![]() ![]() ![]() The story is told in chronological order, from the early flush of first love and marriage through to the bitter uncovering of the husband’s affair. of Speculation details the highs and lows of a marriage across 46 short, sharp chapters. My apprehension was perhaps due to having been disappointed in the past by similarly celebrated books, but I decided to dip my toe in and I’m pretty glad I did.ĭept. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from this slim novella, only that I’d seen plenty of friends and critics raving about her work. of Speculation was published in 2014 (and was named as one of “The 10 Best Books of 2014” by the New York Times) I hadn’t heard of either Offill or the book until earlier this year, when the release of her third book Weather bought her into the spotlight once more. Jenny Offill is an American writer and editor, and although Dept. ![]()
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