{"title":"Jente Posthuma","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of Jente Posthuma, a distinguished author known for her insightful storytelling and compelling narratives. With her ability to delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, Posthuma crafts stories that resonate with readers, inviting them to explore and reflect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut novel, \u003cem\u003ePeople with No Charisma\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an intriguing exploration of ordinary lives and the subtle nuances that make them extraordinary. Posthuma's keen observations and empathetic voice bring to life characters who are as relatable as they are unforgettable. This novel is an excellent choice for those who appreciate deep, character-driven stories that offer a fresh perspective on everyday experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhat I'd Rather Not Think About\u003c\/em\u003e, Posthuma continues to captivate audiences with her unique narrative style that effortlessly weaves together themes of introspection and identity. This work further cements her reputation as a master of contemporary fiction, providing readers with a journey of self-discovery and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJente Posthuma's books are a must-read for fans of general fiction who seek stories that challenge the mind and touch the heart. Dive into her collection and discover the art of storytelling reimagined through her insightful prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-id-rather-not-think-about-by-jente-posthuma-9781922585806","title":"What I'd Rather Not Think About","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the 2024 International Booker Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if one half of a pair of twins no longer wants to live? What if the other can't live without them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese questions lie at the heart of Jente Posthuma's deceptively simple \u003cem\u003eWhat I'd Rather Not Think About\u003c\/em\u003e. The narrator is a twin whose brother has recently taken his own life. She looks back on their childhood, tells of their adult lives, and of how her brother tried to find happiness, but lost himself in various men and the Bhagwan movement, though never completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn brief, precise vignettes, full of surprising humour and gentle melancholy, Posthuma tells the story of a depressive brother, viewed from the perspective of the sister who both loves and resents her twin. She struggles to understand him and misses him terribly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A unique story of a twin brother and sister, wryly funny and heartbreakingly sad. Her characters desperately try to make sense of our ever more complex world. This is a rare book. And Jente Posthuma is a treasure and a hell of a writer.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Herman Koch, international bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Dinner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'From the opening pages of this novel I had no idea where it was going, but I trusted Posthuma completely. Tender, offbeat, and deftly drawn - I loved it.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Allee Richards, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Small Joys of Real Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An exquisitely vulnerable novel.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Cameron Woodhead, \u003cem\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534319866092,"sku":"9781922585806","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14269183482872.jpg?v=1749426461"},{"product_id":"people-with-no-charisma-by-sarah-timmer-harvey-9781761381348","title":"People with No Charisma","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the International Booker Prize-shortlisted author of \u003cem\u003eWhat I'd Rather Not Think About\u003c\/em\u003e comes a darkly humorous novel about multigenerational family dynamics and individuality in Dutch suburbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unnamed narrator grows up overshadowed by her unconventional mother, an ex-Jehovah's witness and former television star with an inferiority complex. Her father is the head of a psychiatric institution, whose only form of parenting is to offer his daughter the same life advice he dispenses to his patients. Reserved and somewhat aloof, he chooses not to intervene when his wife obsesses about charisma, calorie counting, and turning their daughter into a child prodigy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir daughter strives to meet her mother's expectations and bond with her father while secretly worrying she lacks the drive or charisma to do anything significant with her life. When her mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she begins to address their generational trauma, forge a new relationship with her father, and discover life on her terms. In twelve chapters—each reflecting a different phase of life—Posthuma expertly dissects a fraught family history, exposing the absurdity that often lies at the heart of life's most poignant and challenging moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eWhat I'd Rather Not Think About\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A unique story of a twin brother and sister, wryly funny and heartbreakingly sad. Her characters desperately try to make sense of our ever more complex world. This is a rare book. And Jente Posthuma is a treasure and a hell of a writer.'\u003cbr\u003e\n—Herman Koch, international bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Dinner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'From the opening pages of this novel I had no idea where it was going, but I trusted Posthuma completely. 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