Intimacy is a 1998 novel by Hanif Kureishi. The novel deals with a middle-aged man and his thoughts about leaving his wife and two young sons.
Intimacy is a 1998 novel by Hanif Kureishi. 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. 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.
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