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4 stars — so close to 5/stars!
There’s something that seriously clicks between me and Jennifer Offill’s writing. I loved The Dept. of Speculation and, again, loved Weather. This is a very short novel, told through a series of first person vignettes. The narrator is a librarian, living in New York with her husband and young son, and eventually her addict brother. Each paragraph is a quick impressionistic reflection on the library’s patrons, parenthood, the state of her marriage, her “enmeshment” with her brother, climate change and the state of the world — with an occasional joke thrown in. This won’t be for everyone. It isn’t a story. But I loved it. I love Offil’s honesty and sensibility. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an opportunity to read an advance copy.
There’s something that seriously clicks between me and Jennifer Offill’s writing. I loved The Dept. of Speculation and, again, loved Weather. This is a very short novel, told through a series of first person vignettes. The narrator is a librarian, living in New York with her husband and young son, and eventually her addict brother. Each paragraph is a quick impressionistic reflection on the library’s patrons, parenthood, the state of her marriage, her “enmeshment” with her brother, climate change and the state of the world — with an occasional joke thrown in. This won’t be for everyone. It isn’t a story. But I loved it. I love Offil’s honesty and sensibility. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an opportunity to read an advance copy.
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Fabulous review Esil!
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Susanne wrote: "Fabulous review Esil!"Thanks Susanne. This is one I would consider rereading. It has so many lovely tidbits.
Wonderful review, Esil. It does sound like my cup of tea. Eek, I think I have to head to Edelweiss......
Debbie wrote: "Wonderful review, Esil. It does sound like my cup of tea. Eek, I think I have to head to Edelweiss......"Ha! I seem to go to EW more than NG for books these days. But, yup, I too have trouble controlling that requesting finger... Can’t wait to see what you think. It’s really short.
This sounds like one I’d like. I’m fighting the urge to go to EW (lol) and will add it to my library request list. Nicely reviewed Esil!
Angela M wrote: "Great review, Esil ."Thanks Angela!
JanB wrote: "This sounds like one I’d like. I’m fighting the urge to go to EW (lol) and will add it to my library request list. Nicely reviewed Esil!"Thanks JanB. Don't fight too hard. It's short and definitely worth it :)
Elyse (semi hiatus) wrote: "Oh I liked Offill’s other book too. Nice to get a positive book report for this book, too - Thanks."
If you’ve liked her other books, you should definitely give this one a try, Elyse.
Esil wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Wonderful review, Esil. It does sound like my cup of tea. Eek, I think I have to head to Edelweiss......"Ha! I seem to go to EW more than NG for books these days. But, yup, I too h..."
I just got it (from EW); YAY! I find that I end up with too many pending requests from NG. Also, there are more denials. Edelweiss has more “read nows” and responds way quicker to requests—and usually positively. Don’t like their interface as much, but it’s sure easier to get books from them.
Debbie wrote: "Esil wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Wonderful review, Esil. It does sound like my cup of tea. Eek, I think I have to head to Edelweiss......"Ha! I seem to go to EW more than NG for books these days. But,..."
Yay! Looking forward to your thoughts on this one. I agree with everything you say about the difference between EW and NG.
Jen wrote: "Terrific review, Esil"Thanks Jen!
Kathleen wrote: "Fabulous review, Esil."Thanks Kathleen!
I think I took to the weird Dept. of Spec., too. Paying attention as people talk about the Weather.
I loved your review and I'm now reconsidering this novel in spite of its structure.
