{"title":"Makenna Goodman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakenna Goodman's\u003c\/strong\u003e novels explore the intricate relationships and inner lives of contemporary characters with depth and sensitivity. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eHelen of Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e, weave together themes of identity, desire, and connection, inviting readers into richly crafted emotional landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Goodman's work offers a compelling blend of introspection and narrative clarity. Her writing captures the complexities of modern life with a subtle yet powerful voice, perfect for readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"helen-of-nowhere-by-makenna-goodman-9781804272206","title":"Helen of Nowhere","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the middle of the countryside, a realtor is showing a disgraced professor around an idyllic house. She speaks not only about the home's many wonderful qualities but about its previous owner, the mystifying Helen, whose presence still seems to suffuse every fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough hearing stories of Helen's chosen way of living, the man begins to see that his story is not actually over—rather, he is being offered a chance to buy his way into the simple life, close to the land, that's always been out of reach to him. But as evening fades into black, he will learn that the asking price may be much higher, and stranger, than anticipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilosophically and formally adventurous, at once intimate and cosmic in scope, \u003cem\u003eHelen of Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e asks: What must we give up in exchange for true happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47496026980588,"sku":"9781804272206","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804272206-helen-of-nowhere.jpg?v=1775795682"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/makenna-goodman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}