Exploring Love and Grief in "Intermezzo"
Sally Rooney's 2024 novel "Intermezzo" is a literary drama that delves into the complexities of love and grief.
According to Rick Dalton, Connector Staff,
"Intermezzo is an in-depth character study and examines non-traditional relationships."
The story follows two brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek, who have recently buried their father and are navigating their relationships with each other, their romantic partners, and their deceased father.
- Peter, a 32-year-old lawyer, and Ivan, 22, are wildly different, yet both struggle with grief and unconventional romantic entanglements.
- The novel explores their separate, occasionally intersecting journeys as they come to terms with their loss and their complicated relationships.
The novel begins with Peter, two weeks after his father's funeral, reflecting on Ivan's appearance at the funeral, highlighting his braces and shabby suit.
Author's summary: Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo" explores complex relationships.