Sally Rooney’s adventures in style
In Intermezzo, the Irish writer swaps polished wit and graphic sex for something deeper, messier and more mature.
ByNew Times,
New Thinking.
In Intermezzo, the Irish writer swaps polished wit and graphic sex for something deeper, messier and more mature.
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ByA Criminal Levity Act would place the dangerous realm of humour safely within the scope of anti-terrorism laws.
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ByUnless she learns lessons from the British Labour Party, the vice-president will do little to unite the US behind her.
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