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Offshore

Penelope Fitzgerald
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Offshore

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Penelope Fitzgerald

Offshore

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

140

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1960s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Penelope Fitzgerald's Offshore explores the lives of individuals residing on houseboats along the River Thames. The narrative delves into their interconnected experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Set against a backdrop of fluctuating tides, the characters navigate personal complexities and relationships while living outside conventional society, highlighting themes of community and transition.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.7

9,340 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Penelope Fitzgerald's Offshore is celebrated for its vivid depiction of life on the Thames, offering a charming blend of humor and melancholic undertones. The novel's rich character development and atmospheric setting are often praised. However, some readers find the plot meandering and the narrative pace slow. Overall, it's lauded for its nuanced storytelling and eccentric charm.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Offshore?

A reader who enjoys Offshore by Penelope Fitzgerald likely appreciates introspective, character-driven narratives. Fans of Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse or Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day would enjoy the novel's delicate exploration of human relationships and its subtle wit.

3.7

9,340 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

140

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1960s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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