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Intimacies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Katie Kitamura

Intimacies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Hague • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Intimacies, an unnamed narrator working as a language interpreter for the World Court in The Hague grapples with moral ambiguities within the diplomatic world while also dealing with personal grief and a complex romantic relationship with a married man. The story explores love, secrecy, and the blurred boundaries that define human connections.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Unnerving

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

40,846 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Intimacies by Katie Kitamura is praised for its evocative language and atmospheric narrative. Reviewers appreciate the nuanced exploration of relationships and the protagonist's inner life. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot underwhelming. Overall, it captivates those who favor character-driven stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Intimacies?

A reader who would enjoy Intimacies by Katie Kitamura is one who appreciates introspective narratives and complex character studies. Fans of Rachel Cusk's Outline or Jhumpa Lahiri's The Lowland will relish Kitamura's exploration of identity, ambiguity, and the human condition. Ideal for those drawn to sophisticated literary fiction.

3.8

40,846 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Hague • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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