A review by sophronisba
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I think this is Sally Rooney's best book yet -- the portrayal of the brothers' relationship is stellar, and all of the characters feel vital and specific. I'm docking it a quarter star because the ending felt too neat. But it's still easily one of my top fiction reads this year.