{"title":"Esther Gerritsen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsther Gerritsen\u003c\/strong\u003e writes compelling general fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships and emotions. Her narratives often explore intimate moments and personal struggles, offering readers thoughtful and nuanced portrayals of life’s challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a voice that is both authentic and evocative, her books invite reflection on desire, connection, and the inner workings of the heart. Readers can expect stories that blend emotional depth with rich character development, revealing the subtle tensions beneath everyday experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"craving-by-esther-gerritsen-9781642860023","title":"Craving","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElisabeth is dying. Coco jumps at this chance to prove her love and promptly moves in with her deteriorating mother. A venture that quickly sends both parties spiralling out of control. Alongside a supporting cast of ex-bosses, ex-husbands, and (soon to be ex) boyfriends, the two women attempt to work through the annals of their dark yet often wildly humorous relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePsychologically astute and eye-poppingly candid, this is a tale about both excess and denial in which some things perhaps would have been better left unspoken. Sometimes the only person who understands you in this world is your hairdresser...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGerritsen's sparse and lucid prose chimes with the absurdist logic and melancholy wit of characters as true as they are ridiculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool, sparse, and delicious, Esther Gerritsen's \u003cem\u003eCraving\u003c\/em\u003e hits all the right notes. This is an author who is unafraid of both complex characters and complex emotion (Thank God!).\u003c\/strong\u003e - Alice Sebold, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lovely Bones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486008918252,"sku":"9781642860023","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f0ca885939f82cebe434032b62b6cd93.jpg?v=1775784258"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/esther-gerritsen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}