Thank you Penguin Random House Audio for the free audiobook. I love that the author said, "On my gravestone, it will read: for fans of Sally Rooney." For me, that perfectly encapsulates the appeal of this novel — which is, indeed, for fans of Sally Rooney, but is a lighter and more accessible read than, say, Normal People.

The common thread between the two authors, aside from their generation and nationality, is a concern with romantic relationships built on mutual respect and intellectual rapport. How do you break up with a lover when you don't want to break up with a friend?