{"title":"Alice Bishop","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Alice Bishop, a remarkable author celebrated for her poignant and thought-provoking storytelling. Alice's writing delicately captures the complexities of human experiences, often drawing inspiration from real-life events. Her works resonate with readers who appreciate richly crafted narratives and intricate character arcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eA Constant Hum\u003c\/em\u003e, vividly explores the aftermath of the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia. Through a collection of interconnected short stories, Alice Bishop skilfully depicts the resilience, grief, and hope of those impacted by the catastrophe. Her ability to blend raw emotion with lucid prose makes her stories both powerful and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Bishop's books fall under the General Fiction category, appealing to readers who seek deeply emotional and engaging literary works. Her narratives invite introspection and offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of everyday life. Immerse yourself in Alice Bishop's writings and discover the profound impact of her storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-constant-hum-by-alice-bishop-9781925773842","title":"A Constant Hum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’ll all be okay, my mother said, and I remember the way her familiar face scrunched, afterwards – reflected back at me, in the fogged bathroom mirror, when she thought I couldn’t see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the fire – before the front of flames roars over the hills—the ridge is thick with gums. After the fire, all the birds have gone. There is only ash and melted metal, the blackened husks of cars. And the lost people: on the TV news in borrowed clothes, in temporary accommodation on the outskirts of the city, or remembered in small offerings outside the town hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Constant Hum\u003c\/i\u003e grapples with the aftermath of bushfire with an eye for the telling detail. Some of these stories cut to the bone; others are empathetic tales of survival, even hope. All are gripping and stunningly written, heralding the arrival of a vital new voice in Australian fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46541613498604,"sku":"9781925773842","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18063753482873.jpg?v=1749682938"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alice-bishop.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}