niajones 's review for:

Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

3.0

challenging mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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‘But now it seems possible that the truth about getting older is there are fewer and fewer things to make fun of until finally there is nothing you are sure you will never be.’

Interesting one. Quite difficult to follow, but enjoyed the unique way it was written and how it felt like memories you couldn’t quite remember. 

A quiet meditation on marriage which had no huge plot and characters stayed pretty anonymous. Might’ve enjoyed this more if I was in a different stage of life. Definitely not a book for everyone but can see why some love it.