Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

Dept. of Speculation

Jenny Offill

192 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

From the acclaimed author of Weather comes a slim, stunning portrait of a marriage--a beguiling rumination on the mysteries of intimacy, trust, faith, knowledge, and the condition of universal shipwreck that unites us all.In the beginning, it was ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,392 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 79%
sad 54%
funny 26%
challenging 19%
dark 17%
hopeful 10%
tense 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 30%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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