{"title":"Colin Barrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eColin Barrett\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished voice in contemporary Irish literature. Known for his piercing prose and incisive exploration of small-town life, Barrett captures the nuances of human relationships with remarkable clarity and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed collection, \u003cem\u003eHomesickness\u003c\/em\u003e, Barrett delves into the emotional landscapes of everyday characters, blending humour with gravity to bring their stories to life. The honest and vivid portrayal of ordinary lives offers readers a poignant reflection on themes of belonging and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild Houses\u003c\/em\u003e, another compelling addition to Barrett's repertoire, continues this exploration of the human condition. Through precise and powerful narratives, he transports readers to vividly imagined worlds, resonating with the complexities and contradictions inherent in modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColin Barrett's works are a masterful addition to the realm of general fiction, offering a fresh yet profound insight into the intricacies of life and the universal quest for connection and meaning. Dive into this collection to experience the depth and beauty of Barrett's storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-houses","title":"Wild Houses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the biggest weekend of the year and everything is about to change - the thrilling, riotous debut novel from the \u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c\/em\u003e Best New Novelist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ballina prepares for its biggest weekend of the year, the simmering feud between small-time dealer, Cillian English, and County Mayo's fraternal enforcers, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the reclusive Dev answers his door on Friday night he finds Doll - Cillian's teenage brother - in the clutches of Gabe and Sketch. Jostled by his nefarious cousins and goaded by his dead mother's dog, Dev is drawn headlong into the Ferdias' revenge fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, seventeen-year-old Nicky can't shake the feeling something bad has happened to her boyfriend Doll. Hungover, reeling from a fractious Friday night and plagued by ghosts of her own, Nicky sets out on a feverish mission to save Doll, even as she questions her future in Ballina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45748178288876,"sku":"9780224101660","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780224101660.jpg?v=1726710364"},{"product_id":"wild-houses-by-colin-barrett-9781529932430","title":"Wild Houses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild Houses\u003c\/em\u003e is the biggest weekend of the year, and everything is about to change - the thrilling, riotous debut novel from the Observer Best New Novelist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ballina prepares for its biggest weekend, the simmering feud between small-time dealer, Cillian English, and County Mayo's fraternal enforcers, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the reclusive Dev answers his door on Friday night, he finds Doll - Cillian's teenage brother - in the clutches of Gabe and Sketch. 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A funeral party teeters on the edge of this world and the next, as ghosts won't settle. A shooting sees an everyday call-out lead a policewoman to confront the banality of her own existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn eight stories, Colin Barrett takes us to the barren backwaters of County Mayo, via Canada, and - with an eye for the abrupt and absurd - illuminates the lives of outcasts, misfits and malcontents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the best story writers in the English language today'\u003c\/em\u003e - Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Superb... There is so much life in these pages'\u003c\/em\u003e - Douglas Stuart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fierce, tender... unforgettable'\u003c\/em\u003e - Brandon Taylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Addictive, stylish and violently funny... 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