{"title":"Maru Ayase","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the imaginative world of \u003cstrong\u003eMaru Ayase\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author whose works captivate readers with their unique blend of creativity and insight. Known for her ability to weave thought-provoking narratives, Ayase invites you to explore her fascinating stories that linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Forest Brims Over\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her extraordinary storytelling prowess. Firmly rooted in \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ayase's novels introduce readers to intriguing characters and vivid settings that challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to her writing, Maru Ayase's collection promises a literary journey filled with depth, emotion, and unexpected turns. Dive into her world and experience the compelling voice that has captured the hearts of readers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-forest-brims-over-by-maru-ayase-9781640095373","title":"The Forest Brims Over","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowatari Rui has long been the subject of her husband's novels, depicted as a pure woman who takes great pleasure in sex. With her privacy and identity continually stripped away, she has come to be seen by society first and foremost as the inspiration for her husband's art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a decade's worth of frustrations reaches its boiling point, Rui consumes a bowl of seeds, and buds and roots begin to sprout all over her body. Instead of taking her to a hospital, her husband keeps her in an aquaterrarium, set to compose a new novel based on this unsettling experience. But Rui breaks away from her husband by growing into a forest—and in time, she takes over the entire city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs fantasy and reality bleed together, \u003cem\u003eThe Forest Brims Over\u003c\/em\u003e challenges unconscious gender biases and explores the boundaries between art and exploitation—muse abuse—in the literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA woman turns herself into a forest after long being co-opted to serve as the subject of her husband's novels—this surrealist fable challenges traditional gender attitudes and exploitation in the literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553412436204,"sku":"9781640095373","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26029643482771.jpg?v=1750071505"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/maru-ayase.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}