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‘Dept. of Speculation’ by Jenny Offill is a contemporary fictional work that delves into the nuanced dynamics of family life, offering readers intimate vignettes that reflect on relationships and daily existence.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jenny Offill
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