{"title":"Michael Christie","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling world of Michael Christie, a renowned author celebrated for his masterful storytelling and rich, immersive narratives. His works, particularly in the realm of historical fiction, invite readers on profound journeys through time, exploring themes of family, resilience, and the intricate ties that bind us to our past and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Christie's literary collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e, a standout novel that exemplifies his ability to weave together intricate storylines with environmental and historical elements. Set against the sprawling backdrop of a near-barren world, \u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e traces the lineage of a single family while highlighting the delicate relationship between humans and nature. Through his vivid descriptions and multi-layered characters, Christie crafts narratives that resonate with both the heart and the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned history aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, Michael Christie's works promise an emotionally engaging and thought-provoking reading experience. Explore the profound depths of historical fiction brought to life by Christie's unique voice and insightful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greenwood-by-michael-christie-9781761381072","title":"Greenwood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Time is not an arrow. Neither is it a road. It goes in no particular direction. It simply accumulates - in the body, in the world - like wood does. Layer upon layer. Light then dark. Each one dependent upon the last. Each year impossible without the one preceding it. Each triumph and each disaster written forever in its structure.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable novel, structured like the rings of a tree, travels from a futuristic world in which barely any forests remain to the start of the twentieth century, where two young boys survive a train crash, setting them on a path that will change their lives. Moving from the future to the present to the past, and back again, this magnificent generational saga tells the story of one family and their enduring connection to the place that brought them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is why we read books. Why we need books. Wildly inventive, structurally elegant, deeply felt, and so very wise. \u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e is Michael Christie's best work ever, and that's saying something.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Alexander MacLeod, author of \u003cem\u003eLight Lifting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e is brilliant. Michael Christie shows a cross section of one family's history, revealing their dark secrets, loves, losses, and the mark of an accident still visible four generations later. Year by year, page by page, the layers of this intricate and elegant novel build into an epic story that is completely absorbing. I had to cancel everything for this book because I couldn't stop reading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Claire Cameron, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Neanderthal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngeniously structured and with prose as smooth as beech bark, Michael Christie's \u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e is as compulsive as it is profound. A sweeping intergenerational saga that explores trees and their roots, from the precious evergreens that become commodities in the entertainment business of the future, to the intricately tangled trees of family - all of it is dazzlingly delivered in a framework inspired by the actual growth rings of a tree. Every one of \u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e's characters burrowed their way into my heart. Beguilingly brilliant, timely, and utterly engrossing, \u003cem\u003eGreenwood\u003c\/em\u003e is one of my favourite reads in recent memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Kira Jane Buxton, author of \u003cem\u003eHollow Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500991107308,"sku":"9781761381072","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3111873482815.jpg?v=1748587744"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-christie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}