Conversations with Friends: from the internationally bestselling author of Normal People

Sally Rooney's new novel, "Intermezzo," is a nuanced, page-turning portrait of a complex ménage-à-quatre. It follows Frances, who is twenty-one years old and performs spoken word with her best friend Bobbi. When they are befriended by Melissa, a well-known journalist who is married to Nick, they enter a world of beautiful houses, raucous dinner parties, and holidays in Provence. However, when Frances and Nick get unexpectedly closer, Frances is forced to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Publisher: Faber & Faber

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"Intermezzo" is a captivating and intricate portrayal that will keep you engrossed from start to finish. Zadie Smith, in her glowing review, describes it as "brilliant." Marian Keyes praises it as a "sharp, darkly funny comment on modern relationships." The Sunday Telegraph, in its praise, hails it as the critically acclaimed debut novel from the globally bestselling author of "Normal People" and "Beautiful World, Where Are You."


Meet Frances, a twenty-one-year-old woman with a cool head and keen observation skills. At night, she shares the stage with her best friend, Bobbi, for spoken word performances. Their lives take an intriguing turn when they are introduced to Melissa, a renowned journalist married to Nick, an actor. They immerse themselves in a world of luxurious houses, lively dinner parties, and idyllic holidays in Provence, embarking on a complex ménage-à-quatre. However, as Frances and Nick's connection deepens unexpectedly, Frances is compelled to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time, revealing hidden depths and challenging her preconceived notions of love and relationships.


Pre-order "Intermezzo" today and embark on a literary journey that will leave you captivated and enlightened!

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571333134
Edition number: Main