Sally Rooney Discusses New Novel 'Intermezzo' and Rejects 'Millennial Novelist' Label

Rooney's fourth book explores complex relationships and personal growth, as she distances herself from the 'voice of a generation' tag.

Sally Rooney's new novel, 'Intermezzo,' features two love stories with significant age gaps and focuses on two brothers dealing with their father's death.
Rooney, now 33, is eager to move past the 'Salinger for the Snapchat generation' label and be recognized for her literary skill rather than her age.
Despite her success with 'Normal People' and its TV adaptation, Rooney remains uncomfortable with the intense media attention and celebrity status.
Rooney's works often explore Marxist themes, complex human relationships, and the impact of economic and political turmoil on personal lives.
She continues to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and has refused to sell Hebrew translation rights for her novels.