{"title":"Natalie Adler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eNatalie Adler\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating name in the world of general fiction. With an impeccable knack for storytelling, Natalie Adler weaves narratives that resonate with readers long after they turn the last page. Her works, including the engaging novel \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWaiting on a Friend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, are a testament to her ability to capture the nuances of human relationships and life's unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie Adler's writing is known for its depth and insight, exploring themes of friendship, love, and personal growth. Her characters are richly developed, drawing you into their worlds with authenticity and emotion. This makes her books not only a joy to read but also a reflective experience that speaks to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking a poignant tale to lose yourself in or a thought-provoking narrative to ponder upon, the works of Natalie Adler deliver. Dive into her storytelling and discover why she is a celebrated author in the realm of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"waiting-on-a-friend-by-natalie-adler-9781529439069","title":"Waiting on a Friend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A joy to read' Sophie Ward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Funny, sexy, heartbreaking' Ann Napolitano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Wildly inventive and moving' Patrick Ryan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEast Village, summer of 1984. Renata is a young dyke-about-town who has the ability to see ghosts, which has been happening more and more frequently as her friends have started dying of what has recently been named AIDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo, when her best friend Mark dies, she assumes she'll see him again. There's no way Mark wouldn't give her a chance to say goodbye, would he? But to her disappointment—and increasingly, her concern—Mark doesn't appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenata has other problems, too. A mysterious, police-like force has begun ridding their East Village neighbourhood of anything abnormal or inexplicable. At first, she's sure they're scam artists, but it becomes clear they're actually trapping ghosts. With her band of lovably eccentric pals and lovers, Renata is determined to fight back against the erasure of her friends' memories and the sanitising of her beloved New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth heartbreaking and healing, tragic and triumphant, \u003ci\u003eWaiting on a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e is a magical retelling of queer history and a celebration of youth and camaraderie. With pathos and humour, empathy and an edge, Natalie Adler freshly reimagines the past for a new generation, reclaiming the spirit of resistance and determination that would become one of the era's defining legacies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47361173258476,"sku":"9781529439069","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529439069.jpg?v=1772850023"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/natalie-adler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}