{"title":"Mariia Niskavaara","description":"\u003cp\u003eMariia Niskavaara crafts compelling stories within the realm of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers into richly drawn worlds where complex characters and nuanced emotions take centre stage. Her narratives often explore the intricacies of personal identity and human connection, blending subtle tension with heartfelt moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cstrong\u003eEsther, the Butcher\u003c\/strong\u003e, Niskavaara's writing is marked by a keen insight into the human condition and a skillful balance of dark and light themes. Readers can expect evocative prose that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"esther-the-butcher-by-mariia-niskavaara-9781399646918","title":"Esther, the Butcher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere comes Esther. Tall Esther. Big Esther. Esther, the butcher.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaned on aspic and sausage, she has strong thighs and a short skirt. She loves her body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe lives in a small town built around a meat factory. She has a natural talent for butchery and works at the slaughterhouse. She loves her job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife is simple and beautiful. There is only one thing missing: a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole town knows: Esther and her husband, an inseminator at the town's pig farm, are trying for a baby. But is there a bump under that coat? No, not yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the town pulses with rumour and Esther burns with an as yet unfulfilled desire for a baby, she grows to understand the secret power of her body. Her flesh is not weak, and her spirit is even stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlready an international sensation - selling in thirty-one territories in a matter of weeks - this darkly comic, truly touching, gleefully grotesque modern fairy tale announces the arrival of Mariia Niskavaara's extraordinary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722143432940,"sku":"9781399646918","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399646918-esther-the-butcher-1.jpg?v=1791923576"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mariia-niskavaara.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}