A review by kit_carmichael
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I first read this back in 2015 (I think) and just reread it for my book club. The first time I read it in one sitting (in the middle of the night, as I recall) and although I read it more slowly this time, I’m even more impressed. Really, it’s a modern classic and an absolute masterpiece and other, smarter people have said so much about it already that all I can really do is implore you to read it. 
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