{"title":"Jinwoo Chong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jinwoo Chong, a talented author who masterfully delves into the intricacies of contemporary life through his compelling narratives. Known for his distinctive writing style, Chong expertly weaves together elements of introspection and emotional depth, inviting readers to explore the complexities of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his novel \u003cem\u003eFlux\u003c\/em\u003e, Chong takes readers on a journey that defies traditional story-telling boundaries. The book seamlessly blends themes of time travel and emotional introspection, crafting a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is immersive. Through his vivid character portrayals, Chong sheds light on the profound impact of past memories and future possibilities on present realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Leave It Up to You\u003c\/em\u003e continues Chong’s exploration of life's rich tapestry, offering readers a fresh perspective on decision-making and the unforeseen consequences that follow. With every page, Chong challenges us to reconsider the choices we make and the narratives we build around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Jinwoo Chong’s collection for a reading experience that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether you're a fan of general fiction or simply enjoy a story that makes you ponder, Chong’s works are sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-leave-it-up-to-you-by-jinwoo-chong-9781761381102","title":"I Leave It Up to You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hilarious, heartwarming rom-com that proves that sometimes home is exactly where you belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJack Jr woke up from a two-year coma with a sore neck, a brand new ex-fiancée, and the distinct feeling he'd missed something big. Like, global pandemic big. Reluctantly returning to New Jersey, and a kitchen job at the sushi restaurant his family runs, he finds himself suddenly dependent on his dysfunctional and very estranged Asian American family – headstrong fishmonger father, Jack Sr; his recovering alcoholic brother, James; and his rebellious teenage nephew, Juno. And then there's Emil Cuddy, Jack Jr's former nurse, who may offer a glimmer of hope, but who's struggling with complicated feelings of his own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Jack Jr navigate the family chaos, rebuild his life, and maybe even find love (or at least a decent date) in a world that's moved on without him?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Leave It Up to You\u003c\/em\u003e is funny and tender, with characters whose lives are satisfyingly messy. Jinwoo Chong is a writer for those of us who exist between cultures and identities.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern life, especially since the pandemic, feels like a cascade of increasingly miserable tragedies. \u003cem\u003eI Leave It Up to You\u003c\/em\u003e is about finding – or rediscovering – the people who make the hardships worth enduring. More than once exhausted characters say, \"We are all just trying to stay alive.\" Among their heaviest burdens are their memories of the past, but how lucky they are to wake up each morning with the chance to forge a new future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Bobby Finger, The New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChong's endearing novel about second chances is a tender look at the power of redemption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—The Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46547248316652,"sku":"9781761381102","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761381102.jpg?v=1749871742"},{"product_id":"flux-by-jinwoo-chong-9781685891930","title":"Flux","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlux\u003c\/em\u003e is a New York Times Editor's Choice and has been selected as the Best Book of 2023 by Esquire, Apple Books, HuffPost, GQ, Cosmopolitan, and Goodreads. It is also a finalist for the PEN\/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brazen, exhilarating, fun, and surprising! I couldn't predict where this novel was going, but I was definitely along for the ride.\" -- Ling Ma, author of \u003cem\u003eSeverance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis blazingly original and stylish debut novel by Jinwoo Chong tells the story of a young man whose reality unravels when he suspects his mysterious employers have inadvertently discovered time travel—and are using it to cover up a string of violent crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour days before Christmas, 8-year-old Bo loses his mother in a tragic accident; 28-year-old Brandon loses his job after a hostile takeover of his big-media employer; and 48-year-old Blue, a key witness in a criminal trial against an infamous now-defunct tech startup, struggles to reconnect with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins Jinwoo Chong's dazzling, time-bending debut that blends elements of neo-noir and speculative fiction. The lives of Bo, Brandon, and Blue begin to intersect, uncovering a vast network of secrets and an experimental technology that threatens to upend life itself. 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