Family, love, and the mess in between

?Sally Rooney nails sibling drama and messy relationships in her new book. Set in Dublin, Intermezzo focuses on Peter, a lawyer whose life is a bit of a wreck, and his younger brother, Ivan, a chess player stuck in a rut ever since their dad passed away. Throw in some quirky love interests, awkward family dynamics, and Rooney’s signature knack for dialogue, and you've got yourself a novel that’s both hilarious and heartbreakingly real.

It’s messy and (somewhat) relatable: We see Peter tangled up with his ex, Sylvia, and a new flame, Naomi, while Ivan’s caught off guard by his fling with Margaret, an older woman who brings her own personal baggage. Rooney’s way of capturing the tension and humor in everyday conversations is spot-on — these characters laugh, argue, and stumble through their lives in a way that feels all too familiar.

The smallest moments that feel monumental. It’s funny, it’s raw, and if you’re into stories about complicated families and even more complicated love lives, this one’s going to hit the spot.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can find Intermezzo on Diwan and on Amazon.