Offcomer
Jo Baker
From the bestselling author of Longbourn An "arresting debut" (The Independent) about a young woman's search for her place in the world, set against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. 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 is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Jo BakerPublisher: VintagePublished: 12/02/2014ISBN: 9780804172615Pages: 272Weight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.80dReview Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 22Shelf Awareness 12/23/2014New York Times Book Review 01/25/2015 pg. 19
Book Title
Offcomer
ISBN
9780804172615
From the bestselling author of Longbourn An "arresting debut" (The Independent) about a young woman's search for her place in the world, set against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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 is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Jo Baker
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 12/02/2014
ISBN: 9780804172615
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 22
Shelf Awareness 12/23/2014
New York Times Book Review 01/25/2015 pg. 19
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 is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Jo Baker
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 12/02/2014
ISBN: 9780804172615
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 22
Shelf Awareness 12/23/2014
New York Times Book Review 01/25/2015 pg. 19
From the bestselling author of Longbourn An "arresting debut" (The Independent) about a young woman's search for her place in the world, set against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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 is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Jo Baker
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 12/02/2014
ISBN: 9780804172615
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 22
Shelf Awareness 12/23/2014
New York Times Book Review 01/25/2015 pg. 19
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 is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Jo Baker
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 12/02/2014
ISBN: 9780804172615
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 22
Shelf Awareness 12/23/2014
New York Times Book Review 01/25/2015 pg. 19