{"title":"Helen Hodgman","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative world of Helen Hodgman, a celebrated author known for her incisive exploration of human relationships and the nuances of everyday life. Her works are characterised by a distinctive narrative style that blends wit, insight, and a touch of the subversive to leave a lasting impact on readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen Hodgman's book collection available at our store includes notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eBlue Skies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJack and Jill\u003c\/em\u003e. These works fall under the category of General Fiction, and they offer a unique perspective on the complexities of ordinary people navigating the trials and triumphs of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Skies\u003c\/em\u003e transports readers to the sunlit coastlines of Australia, skilfully delving into themes of isolation and desire beneath its bright exterior. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eJack and Jill\u003c\/em\u003e explores the ostensibly mundane yet profoundly poignant aspects of human existence, providing poignant commentary on personal identity and the societal structures that shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Helen Hodgman's novels for a compelling reading experience that combines literary craftsmanship with an engaging storytelling approach, making them must-reads for any fiction enthusiast. Dive into her world and explore themes that resonate long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-skies-by-helen-hodgman-9781925498370","title":"Blue Skies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Helen Hodgman's dazzlingly written debut, a young woman is trapped in a small city on an island at the end of the world—by motherhood and an absent husband, by busybody in-laws and neighbours, by a drab society yet to throw off the shackles of its colonial past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA darkly funny tale of a crack-up in stultifying suburbia, \u003cem\u003eBlue Skies\u003c\/em\u003e marked the emergence of a unique, acerbic voice in Australian fiction. This edition includes an introduction by the acclaimed Tasmanian author Danielle Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670254014700,"sku":"9781925498370","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15309033482873.jpg?v=1752765389"},{"product_id":"jack-and-jill-by-helen-hodgman-9781921758355","title":"Jack and Jill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJack and Jill\u003c\/em\u003e by Helen Hodgman is a captivating story beginning with Jill and her father living a simple life in the outback, content enough after her mother passes away. Their tranquil existence is a far cry from life in the big city, where a coat hanger is being constructed across a sparkling harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when Jack arrives at their door one evening, stepping inside to find a skinny, wild-looking child seated beside her grim-faced father. This marks the beginning of all Jill's problems. \"Absence makes the heart grow fonder,\" Jack ominously declares as he marches off to war. He's right in a way, but this is no ordinary romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning the period from the Depression to the freewheeling 1960s, Hodgman's award-winning book is a masterpiece. It is a twisted fairytale, narrated with her characteristic dark wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670872707308,"sku":"9781921758355","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5994673482872.jpg?v=1752785413"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/helen-hodgman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}