{"title":"Ninni Holmqvist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinni Holmqvist\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts thought-provoking fiction that delves into the complexities of human existence. Her writing often explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the delicate balance between personal freedom and communal responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a nuanced and evocative style, her novels invite readers to reflect on challenging moral questions, making her work a compelling choice for those drawn to introspective contemporary fiction. \u003cem\u003eThe Unit\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her ability to blend speculative elements with profound emotional insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unit-by-ninni-holmqvist-9781780747217","title":"The Unit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle, childless, fifty and deemed economically worthless, Dorrit leaves behind her married lover, her beloved dog and her ramshackle house and joins the residents of the Second Reserve Bank Unit for biological material. She is resigned to making her contribution to society by giving herself, organ by organ, to the \u003cem\u003enecessary\u003c\/em\u003e population outside the Unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite constant surveillance and the regular disappearance of inmates making their \u003cem\u003efinal donation\u003c\/em\u003e, Dorrit and her new friends eat well, sleep well, keep fit, play hard and even make love. Their fears are deadened by the luxury of their surroundings, their newfound companionship, the atmosphere of calm, and their freedom from financial worries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs it possible that against all the odds, real happiness can exist in \u003cem\u003ethe Unit\u003c\/em\u003e? When something truly extraordinary happens to Dorrit, highlighting the grotesque reality of her situation, she faces the hardest decision of her life. Will she exchange one nightmare for another?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794995085548,"sku":"9781780747217","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781780747217-the-unit-1.jpg?v=1792455313"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ninni-holmqvist.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}