What does it mean to be biologically tethered to another adult when nothing else brings you naturally together? Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo isn’t a short or easy read, but it is a deeply moving exploration of duty, estrangement, and the isolating nature of family grief. Read my full thoughts on why this book proves Rooney is a true master of her art.
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Oh William! & Vladimir: The wonderful world of books with older women protagonists.
I also appreciated the way the author talked about and dealt with the aging process and the significant role it plays in the lives of women. The many changes a women’s body goes through after childbirth and the obsessions we can develop on any particular part of our bodies, after someone compliments it. From ears, to knees to ankles, a single comment, even by a stranger, can take a hold over a person. The preparation we go through when faced with the possibility of meeting someone, and how age can affect that process. I love reading about women and our struggles and how differently we approach things at various stages of our lives.