{"title":"Ekin Oklap","description":"\u003cp\u003eEkin Oklap is a captivating voice in contemporary literature, enchanting readers with her insightful and emotionally resonant storytelling. Known for her ability to weave intricate narratives that explore the intricacies of human relationships, her work stands out in the realm of General Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eFirst Summer\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that beautifully captures the essence of youthful discovery and the transformative power of a single season. Oklap's writing is marked by its vivid characterisation and the poetic elegance of her prose, inviting readers to immerse themselves fully in the worlds she creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Oklap's books offers a unique journey, filled with emotional depth and relatable themes. Readers are drawn to her ability to explore universal emotions through the lens of specific, deeply personal stories. Delve into Ekin Oklap's collection for a reading experience that promises to linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-summer-by-ekin-oklap-9781398559240","title":"First Summer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the heat and the green haze that seemed to surround us both like a physical presence, I felt intensely awake.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne afternoon at the start of summer, a teenage girl watches a new girl move in across the street. In Clara, the narrator recognises the same loneliness that she feels herself, but finds tenderness and laughter too. Over hot, languid days spent talking and reading side by side in the garden, the narrator is awakened to the possibility of a true connection with another human being, free of the self-consciousness she feels with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, in a distant fictional galaxy, Nadia the space explorer— the protagonist of a children's book series beloved by both girls—traverses the known universe with her companion Rosa. Their imagined adventures make sense of new and powerful feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Summer\u003c\/i\u003e captures the innocence and agony of adolescence and the exquisite promise of love on the cusp of adulthood: a moment where fantasy is still vivid in the mind, even as adulthood looms. This story of the first summer of love echoes throughout the characters’ lives and will change them forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intimate story of self-discovery. — Orhan Pamuk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316366262508,"sku":"9781398559240","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/first-summer-new-visual.jpg?v=1771377725"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ekin-oklap.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}