{"title":"Pascal Janovjak","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Pascal Janovjak, a distinguished author blending cultures and narratives in remarkable ways. Born in 1975 in Basel to a French mother and Slovak father, Janovjak's multicultural background enriches his storytelling, creating a unique tapestry of experiences and perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work, \u003cem\u003eThe Rome Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his literary prowess. This novel seamlessly weaves together history, human nature, and the complexities of life, exploring themes of confinement and freedom within an evocative setting that blurs the lines between past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJanovjak's stories often transcend geographical boundaries, offering readers a chance to explore diverse worlds through his eyes. His general fiction works are celebrated for their thought-provoking narratives and the profound insights they offer into the human condition. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering his work for the first time, Pascal Janovjak's books promise an enriching and unforgettable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rome-zoo-by-pascal-janovjak-9781760642754","title":"The Rome Zoo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA love affair, a rare animal and a secret plot - \u003cem\u003eThe Rome Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and darkly funny novel set in the lush gardens of the Villa Borghese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Like all truly great literary allegories, The Rome Zoo is both innocent and wise, filled equally with tenderness and darkness. A gorgeous, dream-like fable of Italy's past and present.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Ceridwen Dovey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Swiss Literature Award, the Prix Michel-Dentan and the Prix du public de la RTS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRome, too, wants the sound of roaring as evening falls...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rome Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e - a place borne of fantasy and driven by a nation's aspirations. It has witnessed - and reflected in its tarnished mirror - the great follies of the twentieth century. Now, in an ongoing battle that has seen it survive world wars and epidemics, the zoo must once again reinvent itself and assert its relevance in the Eternal City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaught up in these machinations is a cast of characters worthy of this baroque backdrop - a man desperate to find meaning in his own life, a woman tasked with halting the zoo's decline and a rare animal, the last of its species, who bewitches the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrifting between past and present, \u003cem\u003eThe Rome Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e weaves together these and many other stories, forming a colourful and evocative tapestry of life at this strange place. It is both a love story and a poignant juxtaposition of the human need to classify, to subdue, with the untameable nature of our dramas and anxieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpellbinding and disturbing, precise and dream-like, this award-winning novel is unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A rich and multilayered book that easily immerses the reader into the details of its world, real and imagined all at once.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Fiona Wright, The Saturday Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Endlessly inventive and funny and translated with serious genius from the French by Australia's Stephanie Smee, who's captured every curlicue. It's an absolute delight.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Annabel Crabb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Extraordinary ... The Rome Zoo is beautifully written. Immaculately conceived, constructed and paced, its separate narratives run together with the fluidity of a fever dream.'\u003c\/em\u003e - The Australian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672372728044,"sku":"9781760642754","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23814483482814.jpg?v=1752843704"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/pascal-janovjak.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}