Intermezzo by Sally Rooney / review

I spent the weekend reading Sally Rooney's new novel about messy family/romantic relationships and have some thoughts on it. Click ‘Show More’ for info.
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[@sv2163]

So good to hear first a man’s thoughts about this novel whose main characters are both men, a notable first for Rooney. And from such a generous spirited man. Thank you.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks!

[@angelicaaltaf]

I love Sally Rooney, she manages to capture the human experience in such a way that makes it so relatable, like you’ve lived those characters yourself.

[@bookum]

Looking forward to reading this one soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here Eric

[@EricKarlAnderson]

😊📚

[@ujjainiroy5126]

You unpack them all so beautifully! Thanks!

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks! 😊

[@SambhavyShrestha]

I was eagerly waiting for your review! thanks for this :)

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks! 😊

[@joana_jj_8]

I haven't read this one but I've found Rooney has a lot of more "Trinity College"-esque characters (more upper class or with 'notions'). I am currently reading The Amusements by Aingeala Flannery, have you heard of it? It's loosely connected slice-of-life stories of people from a small Irish seaside town, mostly working class people. I love the Irish style of storytelling, grounded with fleshed out characters.

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

Am waiting for my copy from my library. I will hold off on your video until I read it.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think once you’ve had a chance to read it.

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

@@EricKarlAnderson Thank you .... I will. I really appreciated your review of The Bee Sting and I am looking forward to watching this one once I have read the book. All the best from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[@sv2163]

⁠@@jennifersantosuosso4479 Thanks- I’m off to watch Eric’s review of The Bee Sting - what an extraordinary book!

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

@@sv2163 It really was .... That ending!

[@marygiuliano1891]

Greetings from Toronto as well! ​@@jennifersantosuosso4479

[@heathersneddon8866]

I was very fortunate to get a proof copy of this and took it on holiday with me a few weeks ago. I thoroughly enjoyed the book especially the loving relationship between Peter and Sylvia. For me, certainly her best since Normal People

[@EricKarlAnderson]

I’m glad you also enjoyed it. And yes, the tenderness with which she depicted Peter and Sylvia’s relationship was beautiful.

[@cindyhaiken5644]

Another very thoughtful review video. I would rank Rooney’s three prior novels the same as you do, so I am heartened by this review and eager to start the novel.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thank you! Glad we're thinking along the same lines. 😊

[@TheEmzies]

Thanks for your review. I don't understand the hype around Sally Rooney so it's good to hear a review that is not about Rooney and her place in the literary world and is about the book itself.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

😊

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

I’ve started listening to Intermezzo so I’ll duck out if you mention spoilers

[@EricKarlAnderson]

No worries! I don’t think I give any real spoilers in this. Hope you enjoy the novel!