AN Off Year
Sep 2009 · Sold by Penguin
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“Zulkey’s smart, keenly observed, and witty first novel should be read by everyone who’s ever felt paralyzed thinking about the future.”—John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
“Original and distinctive, yet has satisfying echoes of seminal coming-of-age classics.”—Nathan Rabin, American film critic and author of The Big Rewind
After a lifetime of following the rules, Cecily Powell surprises everyone by arriving for her freshman year of college . . . and turning around. There are infinite possibilities for Cecily’s unexpected gap year. She could volunteer or travel around the world—but for now, Cecily is content to do absolutely nothing.
What follows is a year of self-doubt and self-discovery during which Cecily must ask herself for the first time: what does she really want to do with the rest of her life?
With humor and authenticity, Claire Zulkey perfectly captures the tension, heartbreak, and quirky irony of a wholly unexpected gap year.
“Original and distinctive, yet has satisfying echoes of seminal coming-of-age classics.”—Nathan Rabin, American film critic and author of The Big Rewind
After a lifetime of following the rules, Cecily Powell surprises everyone by arriving for her freshman year of college . . . and turning around. There are infinite possibilities for Cecily’s unexpected gap year. She could volunteer or travel around the world—but for now, Cecily is content to do absolutely nothing.
What follows is a year of self-doubt and self-discovery during which Cecily must ask herself for the first time: what does she really want to do with the rest of her life?
With humor and authenticity, Claire Zulkey perfectly captures the tension, heartbreak, and quirky irony of a wholly unexpected gap year.
“Zulkey’s smart, keenly observed, and witty first novel should be read by everyone who’s ever felt paralyzed thinking about the future.”—John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
“Original and distinctive, yet has satisfying echoes of seminal coming-of-age classics....
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May 27, 2012
An Off Year is a decent book. Cecily is very sarcastic and young. Although, I did love some parts of the book.
About the author
Claire Zulkey is a humorist and journalist who has written for the Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post, and many other newspapers and magazines. Ms. Zulkey lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Claire Zulkey is a humorist and journalist who has written for the Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post, and many other newspapers and magazines. Ms. Zulkey lives in Chicago, Illinois.
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