{"title":"Keely Jobe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Keely Jobe, a remarkable author known for weaving intricate tales that captivate the imagination and touch the heart. Her works, primarily in the realm of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, offer fresh perspectives and invite readers to explore new dimensions of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her compelling creations is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Endling\u003c\/strong\u003e, a notable addition to any avid reader's collection. In this book, Jobe explores themes of survival, identity, and transformation, expertly crafting a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJobe's writing is characterised by her unique ability to blend rich character development with plots that twist and turn, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Her prose not only entertains but also encourages introspection, making each book a journey in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan or new to her work, the collection by Keely Jobe offers a profound reading experience that is both enlightening and unforgettable. Dive into her stories and discover the magic that awaits.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-endling-by-keely-jobe-9781761381782","title":"The Endling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA feminist utopia crumbles with one impossible birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn an isolated mountaintop, a small feminist community is fracturing under the weight of ideological divides and dwindling numbers. Mila struggles to hold the women together, while deeper in the bush her aunt Frank—an ailing recluse—lives with only her dog, Chicken Midnight, for company. Nearby, an orchid endling approaches its own death, and the extinction of its entire species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Frank grows increasingly unwell and secretive about her condition, the community women begin mysteriously falling pregnant. When Mila gives birth to the only boy, their hardline separatist ideals face an impossible test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVividly expressed, wildly funny, and wholly original, \u003cem\u003eThe Endling\u003c\/em\u003e examines the volatile intersection of community and politics, exploring what happens when the borders we construct between species, between sexes, between self and world prove more porous than we imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Endling\u003c\/em\u003e is a transformative novel, a real one of a kind. Equal parts tender and feral. An impure delight.\u003cbr\u003e\n—Jennifer Mills, author of \u003cem\u003eSalvage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo read \u003cem\u003eThe Endling\u003c\/em\u003e is to engage in a physical act. Of course, this is always true of reading. But the way in which Keely Jobe weaves the rhythms of the bush with the bodily and intellectual processes of her human and nonhuman characters creates a prose that, much like the tangle orchid that snares the character Frank, reaches beyond the page and gathers the reader into its steamy, slippery, and prickly world. This novel is alive in a way that is striking and original.\u003cbr\u003e\n—Erin Hortle, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Octopus and I\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47269591908588,"sku":"9781761381782","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761381782.jpg?v=1769982731"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/keely-jobe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}