{"title":"Kristine Ulberga","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Kristine Ulberga collection, where the realms of imagination and reality intertwine through captivating narratives. Kristine Ulberga, an accomplished author celebrated for her unique storytelling, brings a fresh voice to the world of General Fiction. Her works delve into the complexities of human nature and societal norms, offering readers thought-provoking and engaging experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Green Crow\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to explore the intricate layers of identity and self-perception. This novel, like her others, exemplifies Ulberga's ability to weave deep psychological insights into her storytelling, capturing the essence of her characters with remarkable authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUlberga’s books are an exploration of character-driven tales that challenge conventional perspectives. Her storytelling prowess ensures a compelling read for those who enjoy literature that makes them ponder life's intricacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Kristine Ulberga’s collection and immerse yourself in stories that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-green-crow-by-kristine-ulberga-9780720620252","title":"The Green Crow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I want to throw a stone, hit my husband on the head—you never know what a crazy person will do next, and, anyway, they can't be held accountable and you can't take offence at their actions.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Peter Owen World Series: Baltics. A contemporary Latvian classic and feminist \u003ci\u003eOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest\u003c\/i\u003e, Kristine Ulberga's \u003ci\u003eThe Green Crow\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel about an institutionalised woman coming to terms with her lifelong hallucinations of a giant, garrulous green crow who appears at the most trying times of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstitutionalised in an asylum, a woman with a record of hallucinations commits her life story to paper. She records, from the age of six, her earliest memories of a drunken and abusive father, the strange men her mother introduced to repair the family, the imaginary forest to which she would run for safety and, of course, the enormous talking green crow who appeared when she most needed him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe green crow is a conceited, boisterous creature who follows the novel's nameless protagonist throughout her life, until the day that the crow's presence begins to embarrass her. Confined to a tedious domestic life, she is desperate to hide the crow's very existence. Failing to do so, she winds up in a psychiatric hospital. Can she repress and renounce her acerbic, sharp-beaked daemon—or learn to love herself, bird and all?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716775104748,"sku":"9780720620252","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15331763482444.jpg?v=1754441544"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kristine-ulberga.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}