If you loved
Intimacies
Katie Kitamura · Book · 2021
If you loved the cool, detached observation of Intimacies, you will appreciate these stories that examine the friction between professional duty and personal collapse.
Films on the same thread
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
Much like the protagonist in Intimacies, you will find yourself caught in the unsettling power dynamics of a high-stakes environment where boundaries blur and personal safety becomes a dangerous question.
Oppenheimer
Film · 2023
Shares a thread with Intimacies: Moral ambiguity.
The moral ambiguity that defines Intimacies is front and center here, as you witness a brilliant mind grapple with the heavy, existential consequences of their professional choices and legacy.
We Live in Time
John Crowley · Film · 2024
Explores: Chance Encounters, Divorce Recovery, Life-Changing Romance.
While Intimacies focuses on the quiet unease of isolation, this story mirrors the delicate, character-driven exploration of how individuals navigate the life-changing impact of their interpersonal connections over time.
Anatomy of a Fall
Justine Triet · Film · 2023
Explores: Marital Discord, Ambiguity, Moral Dilemma.
This film captures the same sense of linguistic and interpretative uncertainty found in Intimacies, forcing you to question the truth behind domestic discord and the reliability of human memory.
Series on the same thread
The Diplomat
Debora Cahn · Series · 2023
Explores: International Relations, Marriage Conflicts, Power Dynamics.
If the office drama and professional tension of Intimacies resonated with you, you will appreciate how this series balances high-profile diplomatic responsibilities with the messy reality of a strained marriage.
Them
Little Marvin · Series · 2021
Explores: Systemic Racism, Racial Trauma, American Dream Nightmare.
This anthology examines the systemic pressures that intrude on personal spaces, echoing the way Intimacies portrays the haunting, lingering effects of external environments on an individual’s sense of self.
The Night Manager
David Farr · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Intimacies: Moral Ambiguity.
You will recognize the chilling moral ambiguity of Intimacies in this story of infiltration, where the professional necessity of maintaining a facade creates an inescapable sense of existential alienation.
The Night Of
Richard Price · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Intimacies: Moral Ambiguity.
Just as Intimacies questions the weight of interpretation in a legal setting, this series forces you to confront the unsettling gaps between a person's reality and the criminal justice system.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Daily
The New York Times · Podcast · 2026
Explores: geopolitics, social justice, global events.
If you appreciated the sharp, journalistic eye used to dissect complex realities in Intimacies, you will value this deep dive into the global events and stories defining our modern world.
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
This podcast mirrors the analytical precision found in Intimacies, providing the clarity you need to navigate the complicated structural and political issues that currently shape our collective future.
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Common questions
Is Intimacies considered a highly acclaimed book?
Yes, Intimacies is a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2021 and was longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award in Fiction. It also appeared on numerous best-of-the-year lists, including those from the Washington Post, Vogue, Time, and the Atlantic.
Did Barack Obama include Intimacies on his reading lists?
Yes, Intimacies was selected as one of Barack Obama’s favorite reads of 2021. The novel gained significant recognition that year, becoming an instant national bestseller and receiving critical praise from various major publications and media outlets.
Was Intimacies recognized by major publications in 2021?
Intimacies was named a best book of 2021 by many prominent outlets, including the Washington Post, Vogue, Time, Oprah Daily, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Atlantic, Kirkus, and Entertainment Weekly.
Is Intimacies a national bestseller?
Yes, Intimacies is an instant national bestseller. In addition to its commercial success, the book earned critical distinction as a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2021 and was longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award in Fiction.