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Intermezzo

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they argued6 critics, 48 to 82
The kindest
An accomplished continuation of the writing that made Rooney a global phenomenon, more philosophically ambitious, stylistically varied, disturbing at times and altogether stranger.Alexandra Harris, The Guardian · we gave it 82
The harshest
The novel's insistence on a mood of ethical and intellectual refinement can feel claustrophobic and precious.James Marriott, The Times · we gave it 48
Book
Sally Rooney · 2024 · Ireland · 448 pages

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All 6 reviews

An accomplished continuation of the writing that made Rooney a global phenomenon, more philosophically ambitious, stylistically varied, disturbing at times and altogether stranger.

Alexandra Harris, The Guardian · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000137
82we gave it

Sadder and less of a page-turner than her three previous novels, but it represented deeper territory for Rooney.

Laura Miller, Slate · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000138
74we gave it

Mourning, it turns out, is a natural subject for Rooney, and everything about this novel — its style, theme, length — shows less ruthless restraint than Rooney's previous books.

Lillian Fishman, The Washington Post · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000139
72we gave it

The characters are newly alert to the weight of years, as attuned to regret as to anticipation.

Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000140
76we gave it

The novel's insistence on a mood of ethical and intellectual refinement can feel claustrophobic and precious.

James Marriott, The Times · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000141
48we gave it

Intermezzo lacks the taut self-assurance of Conversations with Friends and Normal People, but represents an honourable, tenacious and not unsuccessful attempt to go beyond them.

Lola Seaton, New Statesman · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000142
66we gave it

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  1. FP000137Alexandra Harris. The Guardian. Intermezzo (2024). Quoted in Wikipedia, Intermezzo (novel). Read 2026-08-21. We scored it 82.Source
  2. FP000138Laura Miller. Slate. Intermezzo (2024). Quoted in Wikipedia, Intermezzo (novel). Read 2026-08-21. We scored it 74.Source
  3. FP000139Lillian Fishman. The Washington Post. Intermezzo (2024). Quoted in Wikipedia, Intermezzo (novel). Read 2026-08-21. We scored it 72.Source
  4. FP000140Amy Weiss-Meyer. The Atlantic. Intermezzo (2024). Quoted in Wikipedia, Intermezzo (novel). Read 2026-08-21. We scored it 76.Source
  5. FP000141James Marriott. The Times. Intermezzo (2024). Quoted in Wikipedia, Intermezzo (novel). Read 2026-08-21. We scored it 48.Source
  6. FP000142Lola Seaton. New Statesman. Intermezzo (2024). Quoted in Wikipedia, Intermezzo (novel). Read 2026-08-21. We scored it 66.Source