{"title":"Ia Genberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Ia Genberg, an accomplished author whose writing delves into the nuances of human relationships and personal introspection. With her keen eye for detail and emotive storytelling, Genberg captivates readers and invites them to explore the intricate tapestry of everyday life. One of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Details\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a reflective journey through the complexities of self-identity and connection, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenberg's narratives stand out for their psychological depth and subtle elegance, engaging readers with themes that resonate on a universal level. Whether you're new to her work or a long-time fan, Ia Genberg's books promise to enrich your reading experience with their insightful and beautifully rendered prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into her collection today and discover why Ia Genberg remains a significant voice in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-details-by-ia-genberg-9781035400584","title":"The Details","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE AUGUST PRIZE 2022 (BEST FICTION)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[A] miraculous sort of novel' – Hernan Diaz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I wish I could write like this' – Fredrik Backman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'So good that I kept underlining passages so I could reread them later' – Mark Haddon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Mesmerizing and hot to the touch' – \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Textured insights into human nature' – \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Wistfully recalls a time when what was lost stayed lost' – \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA famous broadcaster writes a forgotten love letter; a friend abruptly disappears; a lover leaves something unexpected behind; a traumatised woman is consumed by her own anxiety.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the throes of a high fever, a woman lies bedridden. Suddenly, she is struck with an urge to revisit a particular novel from her past. Inside the book is an inscription: a message from an ex-girlfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePages from her past begin to flip, full of things she cannot forget and people who cannot be forgotten. Johanna, that same ex-girlfriend, now a famous TV host. Niki, the friend who disappeared all those years ago. Alejandro, who appears like a storm in precisely the right moment. And Birgitte, whose elusive qualities shield a painful secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is the real subject of a portrait, the person being painted or the one holding the brush? \u003ci\u003eThe Details\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel built around four such portraits, unveiling the fragments of memory and experience that make up a life. In exhilarating, provocative prose, Ia Genberg reveals an intimate and powerful celebration of what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMORE PRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A novel that, through its very bones, encapsulates one of the most important ideas of our current political moment - the necessity of connection, and our vulnerability to one other' – Susannah Dickey, author of \u003ci\u003eTennis Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A woozy, affecting dive into desire, domination and memory' – \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An ode to the different kinds of love that form us . . . I won't forget this beautiful book' – Jenna Clake, author of \u003ci\u003eDisturbance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A fever dream . . . A feat of characterization, a triumph of lending language and profundity to observations of daily life' – \u003ci\u003eLiterary Hub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716348793068,"sku":"9781035400584","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17526603482556.jpg?v=1754422764"},{"product_id":"small-comfort-by-ia-genberg-9781035433940","title":"Small Comfort","description":"\u003cb\u003e* * * LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2026 * * *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'You know, love is love, he says. But what about the revolution?'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntricately built and wickedly humorous, these five interconnected short stories are all about one thing: money.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom an interview with a child-star-turned-thief to the mysterious death of an employee at a drug manufacturer - or the couple feigning marital bliss to keep their inheritance, Ia Genberg carefully unravels the value we place on both money and people.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat does it really mean to be in debt to someone? How does our financial worth permeate the ways we think and feel? And what do we lose when we supposedly win? \u003ci\u003eSmall Comfort\u003c\/i\u003e skewers its characters, slyly implicating the reader along the way.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brilliantly original and thought-provoking collection from the author and translator of \u003ci\u003eThe Details\u003c\/i\u003e, shortlisted for the 2024 International Booker Prize.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Details\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Miraculous' \u003cb\u003eHernan Diaz\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I wish I could write like this' \u003cb\u003eFredrik Backman\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Man Called Ove\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105261502700,"sku":"9781035433940","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bc83f91912493dce5911f9f543f5dbce.jpg?v=1765789050"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ia-genberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}