Dept. of Speculation by Jenny OffillMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I read about this book in the NY Times and had high hopes for it. Alas, it was a disappointment. The story followed a marriage, really diving into what it means to commit to someone and to have a long, complex relationship. While I liked the premise, the execution wasn't as good. It was written in a beautiful, poetic style, but one that was sometimes too obscure for me to understand the plot. While I enjoyed the writing, I'm still confused about what actually happened, versus what was the main character's reverie imagination. For me, that's a deal breaker - I like plot.
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