{"title":"Paul Dalla Rosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003ePaul Dalla Rosa\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated contemporary author renowned for his incisive storytelling and keen observation of modern life. With a distinctive voice, Dalla Rosa crafts narratives that delve into the inner workings of everyday characters, shedding light on the complexities of human experiences and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Dalla Rosa made a significant impact with his acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eAn Exciting and Vivid Inner Life\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is a brilliant reflection of his ability to blend humour with poignant insights, offering readers a unique glimpse into the lives of characters navigating their realities. Described as both thought-provoking and entertaining, his writing resonates with those who appreciate the intricacies of human interactions and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e to discover the engaging world of Paul Dalla Rosa. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to his work, you are sure to find stories that captivate the mind and heart, leaving a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-exciting-and-vivid-inner-life-by-paul-dalla-rosa-9781761066191","title":"An Exciting and Vivid Inner Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExciting . . . thrilling, exhilarating\u003c\/em\u003e - Christos Tsiolkas, author of \u003cem\u003eSeven and a Half\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHilarious, brutal, warm and tender\u003c\/em\u003e - Abigail Ulman, author of \u003cem\u003eHot Little Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA knockout.\u003c\/em\u003e - Chelsea Hodson, author of \u003cem\u003eTonight I'm Someone Else\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can these stories be so funny, dazzling, deep and dark?\u003c\/em\u003e - Ronnie Scott, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Adversary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether working in food service or in high-end retail, lit by a laptop in a sex chat or by the camera of an acclaimed film director, sharing a dangerous apartment in the city, a rooming house in China or a vacation rental in Mallorca, the protagonists of the ten stories comprising Paul Dalla Rosa's debut collection, \u003cem\u003eAn Exciting and Vivid Inner Life\u003c\/em\u003e, navigate the spaces between aspiration and delusion, ambition and aimlessness, the curated profile and the unreliable body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy turns unsparing and tender, Dalla Rosa explores our lives in late-stage capitalism, where globalisation and its false promises of connectivity and equity leave us all further alienated and disenfranchised. His stories are small masterpieces of regret, futility and tenderness, dripping with acuity, irony and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike his acclaimed contemporary Ottessa Moshfegh and the legendary Lucia Berlin, Dalla Rosa is a masterful observer and unflinching eviscerator of our ugly, beautiful attempts at finding meaning in an ugly, beautiful world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46542085619948,"sku":"9781761066191","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28048853482814.jpg?v=1749699520"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-dalla-rosa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}