Intimacy (novel)

The novel deals with a middle-aged man and his thoughts about leaving his wife and two young sons.

Set in contemporary London, the story tells why the protagonist wants to leave his family.

He spends 24 hours reflecting on his relationships with his wife, sons, friends and lover.

The themes of the book include: Intimacy was adapted into a 2001 film of the same name directed by Patrice Chéreau, starring Mark Rylance and Kerry Fox.

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