{"title":"Claudia Durastanti","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaudia Durastanti is a celebrated author known for her compelling storytelling and unique narrative voice. Her works, often categorized under General Fiction, offer insightful explorations of identity, belonging, and cultural dislocation, themes that resonate deeply in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eStrangers I Know\u003c\/em\u003e, is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of family relations and self-discovery through the lens of an Italian-American experience. Durastanti's rich, evocative prose and nuanced character development invite readers to reflect on the universal human quest for connection and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her work, Claudia Durastanti has established herself as a formidable voice in contemporary fiction, weaving together personal and universal narratives that linger long after the final page is turned. Whether you're new to her writing or a dedicated fan, her books promise an enriching literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strangers-i-know-by-claudia-durastanti-9781922330765","title":"Strangers I Know","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery family has its own mythology, but in this family, the myths don’t match up. Claudia’s mother says she met her husband when she stopped him from jumping off a bridge. Her father says it happened when he saved her from an attempted robbery. Both parents are deaf but couldn’t be more different; they can’t even agree on how they met, much less who needed saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaudia comes of age with her brother in this strange, and increasingly estranged, household split between New York City and a village in southern Italy. Without even sign language in common, family communication is chaotic and rife with misinterpretation, by turns hilarious and devastating. Feeling like a stranger to those she loves most, Claudia longs for a freedom she’s not sure exists. She begins to create her own mythology, to construct her version of the story of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormally dazzling and spectacularly original, \u003ci\u003eStrangers I Know\u003c\/i\u003e makes us look anew at how language and family can shape our understanding of the world. A bestselling, award-winning sensation in Italy, it asks whether we can truly know anyone, including ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532864540908,"sku":"9781922330765","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11718773482872.jpg?v=1749337090"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/claudia-durastanti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}