A young woman navigates self-destruction and identity during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, seeking hope and self-worth.
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A young woman navigates self-destruction and identity during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, seeking hope and self-worth.
"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 tha...
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Moderate sexual content with some on-page scenes; not the central focus.
Moderate violence related to The Troubles; not graphically detailed.
Minor use of strong language; infrequent and not severe.
Moderate depiction of alcohol use; tied to self-destructive behavior.
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Minor religious references tied to Northern Ireland context.
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Major political themes related to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Moderate depiction of self-destructive behavior; ideation present.
Minor emotional suffering tied to personal and family struggles.
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