| 词条 | Intimacy (novel) |
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Intimacy was published in 1998 by Hanif Kureishi. The novel deals with a middle-aged man and his thoughts about leaving his wife and two young sons. Plot summarySet in contemporary London, the story tells why the protagonist wants to leave his family. The timespan of the novel is roughly 24 hours. He has lived with his partner for six years and has known her for ten. He is unhappy in his relationship and has had several affairs. His young lover one day says to him, "If you want me, I'm here". He spends 24 hours reflecting on his relationships with his wife, sons, friends and lover. In the end he leaves the family. StyleThe writing style is similar to Imre Kertész's Kaddis a meg nem született gyermekért (Kaddish for a Child Not Born) -inner dialogue mixed with flashbacks, explaining and contemplating the thoughts of the protagonist. Major themesSome of the themes of the book are:
Film adaptationIntimacy was adapted into a 2001 film of the same name directed by Patrice Chéreau, starring Mark Rylance and Kerry Fox. {{DEFAULTSORT:Intimacy (Novel)}}{{1990s-novel-stub}} 5 : Novels by Hanif Kureishi|Novels set in London|1998 British novels|Faber and Faber books|British novels adapted into films |
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