{"title":"Mark O'Flynn","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark O'Flynn's novels weave together rich narratives that explore the intricate layers of human experience, often set against the backdrop of contemporary arts and culture. His storytelling balances poignant character studies with thoughtful reflections on identity and belonging, inviting readers into vividly drawn worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith works like \u003cem\u003eEinstein's Brain\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Last Days of Ava Langdon\u003c\/em\u003e, O'Flynn offers compelling general fiction that resonates through its emotional depth and resonant themes. Readers can expect immersive journeys that challenge perceptions and celebrate the complexity of everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-days-of-ava-langdon-by-mark-oflynn-9780702254154","title":"The Last Days of Ava Langdon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAva Langdon is often not herself. Having fled her early life in New Zealand and endured the loss of her children, she now lives as a recluse in the Blue Mountains. Regarded by locals as a colourful eccentric, she dresses in men's clothes and fearlessly pursues her artistic path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll that matters to Ava is her writing. Words offer beauty and a sense of possibility when so much else has been lost. But can they offer her redemption in her last days?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoetic, poignant, and at times bitingly funny, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Days of Ava Langdon\u003c\/em\u003e takes us into the mind of a true maverick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672097935596,"sku":"9780702254154","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/185523482438.jpg?v=1752835711"},{"product_id":"einsteins-brain-by-mark-oflynn-9781922571519","title":"Einstein's Brain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extension of O'Flynn's previous work, \u003ci\u003eEinstein's Brain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e floats somewhere between the thistle and the hug. It contains great variety in terms of subject matter, form, style, and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a typical wit we have come to expect, a penchant for the quirky and the absurd, as well as a willingness to play with language. A concern with form ranges from the traditional to the free-wheeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also several longer poems exercising a sense of stamina across a broader canvas, including two poems shortlisted for the Newcastle Poetry Prize. Similarly, there are a number of other prize-winning poems including the John Shaw Neilson Poetry Prize and the Banjo Paterson Poetry Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, this book is about observation, about apprehending the oddity of what is right in front of our noses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596317966572,"sku":"9781922571519","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5cd7b90671ee0923c83dfb58b62bdb5c.jpg?v=1777930213"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-oflynn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}