Welcome book lover, to the Foyles Book of the Year 2024. From a shortlist of 8 fabulous books across Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children's, one book stood out. A future classic from a giant of contemporary writing. The winner is . . .
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
'With Intermezzo, Sally Rooney tackles once again what it means to love. Following brothers Ivan and Peter, grief-stricken after the death of their father, Rooney takes us into such a powerful and personal journey into the minds and hearts of these two brothers, the people they love, and how grief affects us in different ways. I believe this to be Rooney’s magnum opus. Her writing feels matured to an incredible extent, changing form for each character’s perspective, and often slipping into stream of consciousness. It allows you to empathise and criticise every character involved so deeply, for different reasons, while challenging you. One of the greatest and most gifted authors we have, this will almost certainly have you in tears.'
- Luke, Bookseller, Foyles Charing Cross Road
Signed Edition
SOLD OUT
'The themes of brotherhood, grief and loneliness are written so masterfully, proving that Rooney is a once-in-a-generation talent who understands the nuances and dynamics between humans and the relationships we have with one another in such a profound way.'
- Ross, Bookseller
£20.00
Standard Edition
'A stunning, introspective and contemporary look at love, brotherhood, and navigating purpose and place. Intermezzo feels like Rooney's most mature and developed book so far, with the characters exploring love and relationships beyond the binaries and expectations of society and ourselves.'
- Charlotte, Bookseller
£20.00 £16.99
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Read an Extract from Intermezzo
Read an Extract from Intermezzo
The Foyles book of the Year 2024, Intermezzo is a stunning, introspective and contemporary look at love, brotherhood, and navigating purpose and place. But don't take our word for it. Read on for an exclusive extract from Rooney's modern masterpiece. READ MORE
Eight Books I Read While Writing Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Eight Books I Read While Writing Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Foyles Book of the Year author Sally Rooney shares eight books that influenced and informed the writing of Intermezzo. READ MORE
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