{"title":"Niven Govinden","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiven Govinden is a distinguished voice in contemporary British fiction, renowned for crafting narratives that explore the intricacies of identity, creativity, and personal transformation. His works often engage readers by delving into the nuanced experiences of his characters, seamlessly blending introspective storytelling with broader social contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions to the literary world is the captivating novel \u003cem\u003eDiary of a Film\u003c\/em\u003e. This book invites readers into the mind of a filmmaker as he navigates the challenges of artistic creation while journeying through an Italian town. Govinden's knack for painting vivid emotional landscapes and his insightful commentary on the art-making process make this novel a compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGovinden's works are celebrated for their elegant prose and profound engagement with themes that resonate universally. Ideal for those who appreciate thought-provoking general fiction, his books promise to enrich the reader's understanding of life's complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diary-of-a-film-by-niven-govinden-9780349700731","title":"Diary of a Film","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiven Govinden's \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Film\u003c\/i\u003e, his sixth novel, is also his best yet. Smart, sexy and cinematic (in many senses), it is a love letter to Italy and to film. \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive . . . This is a wise and skilfully controlled novel that can be read in an afternoon, but which radiates in the mind for much longer. \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful, poignant novel of love and longing. \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn auteur, together with his lead actors, is at a prestigious European festival to premiere his latest film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlone one morning at a backstreet cafe, he strikes up a conversation with a local woman who takes him on a walk to uncover the city's secrets, historic and personal. As the walk unwinds, a story of love and tragedy emerges, and he begins to see the chance meeting as fate. He is entranced, wholly clear in his mind: her story must surely form the basis for his next film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a novel about cinema, flâneurs, and queer love - it is about the sometimes troubled, sometimes ecstatic creative process, and the toll it takes on its makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is also a novel about stories, and the ongoing question of who has the right to tell them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998023831788,"sku":"9780349700731","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13460833482312.jpg?v=1763204812"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/niven-govinden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}