Summary

Sally Rooney, a 33-year-old Irish author, discusses the complex experience of publishing her new novel "Intermezzo" amid significant literary and cultural anticipation. Her work is characterized by relationship studies that interweave politics, philosophy, and distinctly Millennial sensibilities, which have earned her both popular success and critical acclaim. Rooney expresses the stress of pre-publication discussions and interviews, feeling that she has already said everything meaningful within the text of her book itself. The interview highlights the unique pressure of being labeled a generational voice while wanting her work to speak independently.