{"title":"Mario Levrero","description":"\u003cp\u003eMario Levrero’s work invites readers into a realm where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur, offering narratives that are as enigmatic as they are compelling. His novels, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Luminous Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, blend psychological insight with surreal twists, exploring the complexities of human consciousness and the elusive nature of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect stories that challenge conventional storytelling, combining philosophical undertones with a haunting atmosphere. Levrero’s fiction is ideal for those drawn to introspective and richly layered narratives within the general fiction genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-luminous-novel-by-mario-levrero-9781913505011","title":"The Luminous Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerhaps the luminous novel is this thing that I started writing today, just now. Maybe these sheets of paper are a warm-up exercise. [...] But it's quite possible that if I go on writing as I usually do with no plan, although this time I know very well what I want to say, things will start to take shape, to come together. I can feel the familiar taste of a literary adventure in my throat.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'll take that as confirmation, then, and start describing what I think was the beginning of my spiritual awakening though nobody should expect religious sermons at this point; they'll come later. It all began with some ruminations prompted by a dog.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA writer attempts to complete the novel for which he has been awarded a big fat Guggenheim grant, though for a long time he succeeds mainly in procrastinating—getting an electrician to rewire his living room so he can reposition his computer, buying an armchair, or rather, two: 'In one, you can't possibly read: it's uncomfortable and your back ends up crooked and sore. In the other, you can't possibly relax: the hard backrest means you have to sit up straight and pay attention, which makes it ideal if you want to read.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsomniacs, romantics, and anyone who's ever written (or failed to write) will fall in love with this compelling masterpiece told by a true original, with all his infuriating faults, charming wit, and intriguing musings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487617269996,"sku":"9781913505011","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a76b3d580b3198464ff0dc5000a55daf.jpg?v=1775772305"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mario-levrero.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}