Offcomer - Brossura

Baker, Jo

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ISBN 10: 0804172617 ISBN 13: 9780804172615

Casa editrice: Vintage Books, 2014

Riassunto

An honest, affecting work of fiction about a young woman’s search for her place in the world,Offcomer is the powerful first novel from the acclaimed author of Longbourn. Against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, recent Oxford graduate Claire is a mess. She’s trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her mother’s past, and seemingly addicted to self-destructive behavior. But like the ceasefire that has brought renewed hope to Belfast, Claire too is afforded an opportunity to reflect, gradually learning to accept herself and to discover her sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Unflinching in its depictions of the uncertainties of youth,Offcomer (“An arresting debut” —The Independent (London)) is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.

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Recensione:

“Quietly moving . . . compelling and intense.” —The Times (London)

“An arresting debut” —The Independent (London)

L'autore:

Jo Baker was born in Lancashire and educated at Oxford University and Queen’s University Belfast. She is the author ofLongbourn, The Undertow, and of three earlier novels: Offcomer, The Mermaid's Child,and The Telling. She lives in Lancaster, England.

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• Editore: Vintage Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0804172617
• ISBN 13: 9780804172615
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 264