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Sally Rooney Reads “Opening Theory”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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An Encounter at a Chess Event and a Bar

Ivan's awkward interactions with Margaret at the chess event and later at a bar reveal underlying tension, vulnerability, and introspective thoughts, exploring themes of age, attraction, regrets, and societal norms.

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