{"title":"Ayotola Tehingbola","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyotola Tehingbola\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of contemporary life with vivid characters and striking settings. Readers can expect stories steeped in rich cultural textures, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the everyday challenges faced in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and an evocative prose style, Tehingbola's works invite reflection and empathy. Whether set against urban backdrops or intimate personal landscapes, these novels offer a thoughtful exploration of human connections and the pursuit of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lagos-will-be-hard-for-you-by-ayotola-tehingbola-9781806750153","title":"Lagos Will Be Hard For You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn almost-blind mother pawns her daughter off to save her. A grieving son must bury his Muslim father in twenty-four hours in the thick of winter. A doctor battles to save her partner from himself. Desperation makes a young businesswoman seek out a spiritual experience. A dominatrix wants to give life to her sexual kinks in her repressive household. The weight of the word \"slave\" is put to the test during a first date in conservative Idaho. A boy escapes his bipolar mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories and more are an excavation of what it means to exist at the crossroads of desire, ambition, and tradition. \u003cem\u003eTehingbola\u003c\/em\u003e explores the indelible erasure of personhood when one tries to fit into the hard places where injustice reigns. She fillets the flesh as these characters try to exercise autonomy in their worlds and swim against the uncontrollable tides that mould their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagos Will Be Hard For You\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant exploration of struggle and resilience, giving voice to those navigating complex identities and societal pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734376988908,"sku":"9781806750153","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781806750153-lagos-will-be-hard-for-you.jpg?v=1781219516"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ayotola-tehingbola.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}