{"title":"Anthony Koranda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Koranda\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives within the realm of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, exploring the intricate facets of human experience and emotion. His works often delve into themes of resilience, identity, and the complexities of everyday life, inviting readers into worlds both familiar and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances introspection and vivid storytelling, Koranda’s novels resonate with those seeking literature that is both engaging and reflective. His stories, such as \u003cem\u003eBroken Bottles\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a rich tapestry of characters and situations that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"broken-bottles-by-anthony-koranda-9781948954730","title":"Broken Bottles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter growing up with an alcoholic mother and an intermittent stepfather, Alex pines for connection, even as he sabotages his life with substances, and substitutes one failed relationship for the next. Shuffling from troubled home to chaotic institution, he narrates his strange search through Chicago's gritty gutters and lonely lakefront spaces with a voice that is clear, honest—and unforgettable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony Koranda's debut \u003cem\u003eBroken Bottles\u003c\/em\u003e is earning comparisons to Denis Johnson and Nelson Algren. It's a searing debut destined for a space among the classics of Chicago literature—a story both strange and familiar about one person's path through the chaos of youth, in a quest for acceptance and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605164245228,"sku":"9781948954730","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781948954730-broken-bottles.jpg?v=1778125465"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anthony-koranda.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}