{"title":"Mareike Krugel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable storytelling of Mareike Krügel, a celebrated German author renowned for her compelling narratives and insightful character studies. Her writing often weaves elements of humour and poignancy, drawing readers into the intricate lives of her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her captivating works is the acclaimed novel \u003cem\u003eLook At Me\u003c\/em\u003e, which beautifully captures the complexities and imperceptible details of everyday life. In her writing, Krügel explores profound themes and ordinary moments with a distinctive voice that resonates deeply with readers of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of contemporary literature will appreciate Krügel's ability to blend wit and emotion, making her a notable presence in the literary world. Her books provide a unique lens on personal and universal experiences, creating a connection with readers who seek both entertainment and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Mareike Krügel's works to experience storytelling that is both delightful and thought-provoking, offering an engaging journey through her expertly crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"look-at-me-by-mareike-krugel-9781925603354","title":"Look At Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a multi award-winning German novelist comes this finely nuanced and disarmingly funny novel about a woman who has lost sight of who she once was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLook At Me\u003c\/em\u003e follows Katharina, whose husband isn't coming home for the weekend—again—so she's on her own. When their chaotic daughter Helli has a nosebleed, Kat has to dash off to school to pick her up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen their son, Alex, announces he's bringing his new girlfriend home for the first time. Kat's best friend from college is coming around tonight too, and she's wondering if she should try to seduce him—but first, she needs to do the shopping, the vacuuming, and the laundry. She must also deal with an exploding clothes-dryer, find their neighbour's severed thumb in the front yard, and catch a couple of escaped rodents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she's got all that sorted, perhaps she'll have time to think about the thing she's been trying not to think about—the lump she's just found in her breast. Because you can't just die and leave a huge mess for someone else to clean up...can you? And wasn't there supposed to be more to life than this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670910324972,"sku":"9781925603354","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16358873482873.jpg?v=1752789069"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mareike-krugel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}