Summer Lanther’s Reviews > Intermezzo > Status Update

“But I’m very happy that I met you. And even knowing that you’re alive, I feel like my life will be a lot better”. P. 118

Currently being held hostage by Rooney in the best way. She holds up a mirror to your face. She forces you to gobble up and consume your flaws, shortcomings, mistakes, etc. Most of the time, it feels impossible to take your own advice. Seeing yourself through another perspective makes it easier to be gentle with that person.

I’ve already cried, obviously. Rooney articulates the inner workings of the mind in a way that is so beautiful and relatable.

“With that feeling, again, of their belonging wordlessly somehow to the same camp”. p. 34

“Because mutual attraction - which even makes sense from the evolutionary perspective - is simply the strongest reason to do anything”. p. 32