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Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
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really liked it
bookshelves: modern-american-lit, 2021-alphabet-challenge

This is a fascinating portrait of the intimate inner life of a woman navigating marriage and motherhood. At first, I wasn’t sure whether Offill’s fractured, allusive style would work for me, but it won me over in the end; form and content felt inseparable.

I don’t think Offill’s approach will work for everyone, but I’m inspired by what I read.
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Reading Progress

February 1, 2020 – Shelved
February 1, 2020 – Shelved as: to-read
February 1, 2020 – Shelved as: modern-american-lit
December 12, 2020 – Shelved as: 2021-alphabet-challenge
November 6, 2021 – Started Reading
November 7, 2021 – Finished Reading

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Jemppu Loved the approach; I recall it came across very genuine and spontaneous.

Well said about the form and content. Felt very personally characteristic.


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