{"title":"Lieke Marsman","description":"\u003cp\u003eLieke Marsman is a contemporary Dutch author known for her evocative and introspective writing style. Her work often delves into themes of identity, existential contemplation, and the human connection to the environment. Marsman's literary voice is both poetic and profound, resonating deeply with readers who are drawn to introspective and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Opposite of a Person\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her ability to intertwine personal and ecological narratives. This book offers a compelling exploration of themes such as climate change, self-discovery, and the intricacies of human relationships. Through her protagonist's journey, Marsman invites readers to reflect on their place in the world and the broader impact of their choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarsman's books are an excellent choice for those who appreciate \u003cstrong\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e that challenges the conventional boundaries of the genre, offering profound insights wrapped in elegantly crafted prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-opposite-of-a-person-by-lieke-marsman-9781914198106","title":"The Opposite of a Person","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ida, a Dutch climatologist, accepts an internship at a climate research institute in the Italian Alps, it means leaving her girlfriend Robin behind in Amsterdam. As she and her new colleagues prepare to demolish a decommissioned hydropower dam, Ida finds herself grappling with love, loneliness, and her place in a society unwilling to confront global warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unflinchingly honest narrative of vulnerability, longing, and introspection is disrupted by essays and poems, creating an incisive, witty, and devastatingly smart portrait of how we live now. Distilling all our contemporary fears, Marsman examines what we must face head-on if we - individuals, humanity, the world - are to survive. And she asks us: if we are to survive, what is our impetus? For what are we fighting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStartlingly unique, timely, and ultimately deeply moving, \u003ci\u003eThe Opposite of a Person\u003c\/i\u003e is a dazzling, cerebral tour-de-force, a poignant love story, and an urgent, unforgettable call to arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning ... an existentialist, essential story about the world we live in.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, International Booker Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Discomfort of Evening\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533400527084,"sku":"9781914198106","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14649553482869.jpg?v=1749387046"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lieke-marsman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}