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The Offing

Benjamin Myers
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The Offing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Benjamin Myers

The Offing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Northeast England • 1940s

Topic
Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

19,475 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Offing by Benjamin Myers is lauded for its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of post-war England. Critics appreciate the profound exploration of friendship and nature. However, some find the narrative pace slow. Overall, the novel's atmospheric writing and emotional depth are compelling, making it a poignant read for those who savor reflective storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Offing?

Readers who relish The Offing by Benjamin Myers typically enjoy lyrical prose and pastoral settings. Fans of Robert Macfarlane’s Underland and Delia Owens’s Where the Crawdads Sing will appreciate its poetic exploration of nature, friendship, and post-war life transformation. Ideal for those seeking introspective, character-driven narratives.

4.2

19,475 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Northeast England • 1940s

Topic
Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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