After the death
of their father,
brothers Peter and Ivan
face their grief
in very different ways

Peter, who seems like
a successful lawyer,
is crumbling inside as he
struggles with insomnia
and relies on medication.

Peter cannot let go
of his feelings for his
first love, Sylvia,
even though she has moved on.

Peter’s relationship with Naomi
only adds to his confusion.
Though he’s with her, his heart
is still tied to Sylvia.

Ivan, withdrawn and isolated,
meets Margaret and begins to
discover new emotions and
possibilities for his life

Years of unspoken resentment
explode between the brothers.
Ivan finally tells Peter,

I've hated 
you my......
entire life!

The two brothers face love and loss
in their own ways, walking separate
paths toward emotional resolution

Recognizing and accepting
their grief and love,
both brothers finally prepare to
confront their true selves.

This was about the new book
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, an Irish
author often referred to as the "voice
of the millennials." Rooney has gained
significant attention in contemporary
literature, with her debut novel
Conversations with Friends in 2017 and
the hugely popular Normal People in
2018. Both works were also adapted
into television series.