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.
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ISBN:9780804172615 (Vintage Trade Paperback)
ISBN:0804172617 (Vintage Trade Paperback)
Physical Description:print 264 pages ; 21 cm
Edition:First Vintage Books edition.
Publisher:New York :Vintage Books, a division of Random House LLC,2014.
Baker & Taylor "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"--
Baker & Taylor Follows the life of Claire, a recent Oxford graduate trapped in a disastrous relationship, working a dead-end job, and stunned by emerging secrets about her mother's past.
Baker & Taylor A debut novel by the author of Longbourn follows the gritty story of a young Oxford graduate's search for belonging against a backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Reprint.
Random House, Inc. An honest, affecting work of fiction about a young womanâs 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. Sheâs trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her motherâs 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 (âAn arresting debutâ âThe Independent (London)) is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.
Random House, Inc. From the bestselling author of Longbourn: An âarresting debutâ (The Independent) about a young womanâs search for her place in the world, set against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.Â
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. Sheâs trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her motherâs 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.
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