{"title":"Menaka Raman-Wilms","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Menaka Raman-Wilms, an author celebrated for her ability to weave intricate narratives within the tapestry of everyday life. Her stories often explore the nuances of human relationships, societal structures, and personal introspection, making each book a compelling journey through the familiar yet profound aspects of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Rooftop Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities of urban existence and the silent stories that unfold in communal spaces typically shrouded in anonymity. Through poignant prose and insightful character development, Raman-Wilms invites readers to reflect on the connections that bind us all, even in the most towering cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMenaka Raman-Wilms’ collection seamlessly fits into the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e category, engaging readers with its relatable themes and emotional depth. Her novels are a testament to the power of fiction in exploring the delicate balance between the individual and the collective narratives of human experience. Enjoy a literary journey where every page encourages reflection and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rooftop-garden-by-menaka-raman-wilms-9780889714380","title":"The Rooftop Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thought-provoking debut novel that examines the intersection of climate change, human connection, and radicalisation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rooftop Garden\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel about Nabila, a researcher who studies seaweed in warming oceans, and her childhood friend Matthew. Now both in their twenties, Matthew has disappeared from his Toronto home, and Nabila travels to Berlin to find him and try to bring him back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is interspersed with scenes from their childhood when Nabila, obsessed with how the climate crisis will cause oceans to rise, created an elaborate imaginary world where much of the land has flooded. She and Matthew would play their game on her rooftop garden, the only oasis in an abandoned city being claimed by water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir childhood experiences reveal how their lives are on different trajectories, even at an early stage: Nabila comes from an educated, middle-class family, while Matthew had been abandoned by his father and was often left to deal with things on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an adult, Matthew's dissatisfaction with life leads him to join a group of young men who are angry at society. He eventually finds himself on a violent suicide mission, but Nabila isn't aware of the extent of his radicalisation until they finally meet on a street in Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46718028939500,"sku":"9780889714380","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21125643482504.jpg?v=1754494949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/menaka-raman-wilms.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}