{"title":"Lauren Foley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the intriguing works of Lauren Foley, a captivating voice in the realm of general fiction. Known for her distinctive narrative style and profound storytelling, Foley invites readers into vividly crafted worlds that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003ePolluted Sex\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking exploration of complex human emotions and relationships. Foley's writing delves deep into the nuances of identity and interpersonal dynamics, offering readers both poignant and reflective experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauren Foley's skill in weaving tales that challenge societal norms and embrace the intricacies of human existence makes her an essential author for anyone interested in contemporary fiction with depth and insight. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a new reader, our selection of Lauren Foley's works promises to engage and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polluted-sex-by-lauren-foley-9781922858214","title":"Polluted Sex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted, The Barbellion Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted, The Irish Book Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pregnant woman takes the ferry to the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fractious intimate relationship develops between an Irish woman, an English man, and her girlfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ungendered characters contest the same female body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA deserted wife takes a lover but remains unsatisfied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauren Foley's debut collection of dramatic short stories, \u003cem\u003ePolluted Sex\u003c\/em\u003e, is fearless in its depiction of women's bodies and sexuality, offering an unflinching window into Irish girl and womanhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'With her form-bending debut collection, \u003cem\u003ePolluted Sex\u003c\/em\u003e, Irish\/Australian Lauren Foley joins a cohort of contemporary authors - including Cathy Sweeney, Claire-Louise Bennett, Eimear McBride - whose work seems dissatisfied with narrative conventions. What happens when we blow them open? ... \u003cem\u003ePolluted Sex\u003c\/em\u003e alternately challenges, interests, confuses, humours, shocks, and engages its reader. What art ought to do.' - \u003cem\u003eIrish Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Like Kathy Acker after a glut of whiskeys, these stories are seductive, hilarious, rejuvenating, and intimate. Lauren Foley's characters have barbarous tongues and know how to use them. Lacerating and sexy, the heat sears off (and through) the pages. A scorching portrait of the female psyche. Uncompromising and raw. A new voice in Irish fiction.' - June Caldwell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Superb, subversive stories from Lauren Foley. Formally experimental - mini plays, time-stamped fragments, prose-as-prayer - work that's political, comic and genuinely original.' - Sinead Gleeson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Lauren Foley's debut \u003cem\u003ePolluted Sex\u003c\/em\u003e (Influx Press) ... an explicit, raw, and at times surreal portrait of girl and womanhood, discovered through sexual and bodily adventure and misadventure. ... Religion, desire and sin are laid bare and made strange in Foley's succulent language that drips from the page like an overripe fruit, sweet but spoiling at the same time.' - \u003cem\u003eBooks Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Lauren Foley is a gifted, fearless writer. These vivid, dynamic stories range from the visceral to the experimental with moments of intense, expressive lyricism.' - Lia Mills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Short stories filled with darkness and moments of pure gold.' - Cristín Leach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714103038188,"sku":"9781922858214","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cc64c176d2f348bf2a84435f86f98703.jpg?v=1754370101"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lauren-foley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}