Sally Rooney's fourth novel, Intermezzo, underscores that love and deep conversations are essential for a rich life, even if they remain hard to achieve.
Peter grapples with complicated relationships—his ongoing sexual connection with Naomi and his unresolved feelings for his college girlfriend Sylvia, which haunt him throughout the novel.
Rooney captures the comfort found in Sylvia's presence, allowing the reader to sense the emotional depth and complex history shared between her and Peter.
Intermezzo culminates in a heartfelt climax that reveals the joy in confronting pain and vulnerability, advocating for openness to life's myriad experiences.
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