Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

Dept. of Speculation

Jenny Offill

181 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

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Dept. of Speculation is a portrait of a marriage. It is also a beguiling rumination on the mysteries of intimacy, trust, faith, knowledge, and the condition of universal shipwreck that unites us all. Jenny Offill's heroine, referred to in these pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,652 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 79%
sad 54%
funny 25%
challenging 20%
dark 14%
hopeful 10%
tense 9%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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