Thank you Netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This is Sally Rooney at her best! I have read some of Rooney's other works, and while I didn't dislike them, they did leave something to be desired. Intermezzo however, felt like the sweet spot I've been looking for in her work. Gorgeously poignant and emotional, some passages left me feeling breathless. This made me extremely excited for what Rooney writes next, and also has me considering rereading her previous work with fresh eyes.

I downloaded this by mistake thinking it was the full book not the sample. It looks good and I look forward to reading the actual book.

i feel like the prose for this book is VERY daunting but the characters seem interesting and i might tackle it when i’m not on the edge of a reading slump ❤️‍🩹

Receiving this ARC felt like winning a golden ticket! Thank you Faber books for the ARC of Intermezzo. I received the first few chapters of this book and I am so glad I only have to wait until Tuesday to read the rest.

In the chapters that I read, Sally Rooneys talent for writing intricate characters shines through and I am incredibly intrigued to find out what happens next. I have a feeling this will be her best book yet and so if you enjoyed her other works, Intermezzo is definitely not to miss! And if you haven't read her other works well...this is your sign to pick up Intermezzo regardless 📚

No spoilers, but Ivan's pov is my favourite so far 🤐

Though this was just a brief glimpse, the insights offered through Peter and Ivan's perspectives were incredibly vivid and uniquely crafted—truly emblematic of Rooney's style. Peter's narration had the feel of an unrestrained stream of thought, capturing a deep desire for freedom and escape from his circumstances. In contrast, Ivan's viewpoint came across as a heartfelt attempt to connect with others, blending the complexities of social interaction with an underlying sense of yearning. I find myself anxiously counting down the days until I can fully immerse myself in the story and explore these characters in greater depth. Each moment of waiting feels longer than the last, as my curiosity builds for what lies ahead!

I was lucky enough to read the first 50 pages of Intermezzo as I was provided with a sampler. I was introduced to two very different brothers Peter and Ivan.

From the description and the small portion of the book I was provided with, I can say that I am very eager to read more of. I will definitely be purchasing the book.

However due to only being provided with a sampler I don’t feel able to rate this higher than 3 stars as I don’t feel I have enough info to base my decision on.

As a die-hard Sally Rooney fan, I was so excited to read this sampler ARC. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity.

Intermezzo follows two brothers, Peter and Ivan, who couldn't be further alike from each other. I don't read a lot of books with the main POV's being young men so it was an interesting perspective to take on the story.

The lack of quotation marks for dialogue, in true Rooney fashion, allows the reader to follow the story like its one long-running internal monologue. Particularly in Intermezzo, the descriptions and the dialogues blur into one and it almost feels like you are inside the characters head. I like that we can get a lot of context and world building from small snippets of sentences in between the plot progressing.

Eagerly awaiting for my copy to arrive so I can continue the story.

I am so excited and this made me even more excited! I have already nearly finished the full book and yes!!

To be honest, I could not get into the book. It felt slow and boring. Once I understood the style of writing with this book, for example there are no " " when the character is speaking, it felt better and more natural. The more I read it the more interesting it got . I am really enjoying these characters and the story. I will write another review or maybe update this one when I get to read whole book. I plan to buy it. Sally Rooney is a great autor and I have read every book by her so far. But it's been a long time. Let's see how this one compares to the others.

Requesting this sampler, I had a feeling I would adore the snippet I got of Sally Rooney's new book, Intermezzo. This sample is a reminder of the love I have for her work and how incredible she is at creating unique yet lifelike characters. Like the other books she has written, Sally Rooney writes character driven books that show the insight and depth of a persons emotion and thoughts, Intermezzo does exactly this. In this snippet I fell in-love with Ivan's character who is a little different from the norm and perhaps began to dislike his brother Peter, just a little. Sally Rooney creates characters like no other, Intermezzo is another example of this. I can't wait to continue reading this book! Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this sampler.

When I saw the title and the author I was so excited that I requested it instantly without realising that it was a sampler.
I feel that I am not qualified to give an appreciationt, either positive or negative.
I was already familiar with the author's style, and I can't say that it is any different here. As for the story and its characters, I can hardly get an idea.

With thanks to the author, publishers Faber and Faber Ltd, and NetGalley for providing me with a sample eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fantastically readable two-chapter sample of what promises to be an enthralling story. I've not read any Sally Rooney before, but I really like her writing style based on this short exposure to it, and will certainly be picking up the full book upon publication to find out what happens to Peter and Ivan and hopefully flesh out this review a little more!

Intermezzo (sampler) by Sally Rooney

Peter and Ivan, brothers born 10 years apart, have recently lost their father. In these first chapters we are introduced to Peter, a Dublin lawyer then Ivan, a chess champion.

I was a bit concerned about what Sally Rooney would write next but I needn't have worried - this has her trademark unique writing style and way of describing people and events. And so far I think I'm going to enjoy it even more than her previous books. I'd pre-ordered this book for publication day and forgotten about it - what a lovely surprise when it arrived! Very VERY highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a sample of this book.

A great sampler, looking forward to reading the whole thing!
In Sally Rooney we trust.
4 stars to Intermezzo.

This is the book that has really cemented Sally Rooney as a new modern powerhouse of literary fiction. She delved so deep into these characters I could almost feel their breath on my face as I read about their lives. The constant battle of brotherhood is displayed so perfect it felt as though she was reaching into my mind and describing me and my own brother.
I’ve always been a massive fan of Sally Rooney, but this is definitely my new favourite and I can’t wait to read the entirety!

Happy publication day to one more book by Sally Rooney! I was so happy to get the sampler! I cannot wait to read the whole story. I could not put the book down until I finished all pages. Look forward to getting to know the characters better, they seem so different despite being brothers, so I am very curious to see how their lives unfold. I am giving 5 stars to the sampler, but I am not sure whether it will be 5 or less for the book overall (hope it will be a 5 star one!)

I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with the arc sample for review

Loved reading this sample and looking forward to reading the book. I always love Sally Rooney's stories. So engaging and never dissapoint.

anything sally rooney writes i will eat up, i love her work and feel like i have been waiting forever for a new book

I really loved the sampler I was given! Im looking forward to reading the rest of the book! There's much to say because it was only like 50 pages, but loved it anyways.

A really great sample! I will definitely be grabbing this soon, I tried waiting to read the sample until release so that I can just continue the physical copy where I finished these pages. Definitely one that I am looking forward to seeing the progression of the characters and seeing how they deal with their grief.