{"title":"Rachel Connolly","description":"\u003cp\u003eRachel Connolly is a rising talent in the realm of contemporary literature, captivating readers with her astute observations and evocative storytelling. Her work, notably the compelling novel \u003cem\u003eLazy City\u003c\/em\u003e, offers fresh and introspective narratives that delve into the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnolly's writing is marked by its nuanced character development and vivid portrayal of everyday experiences, making her stories resonate deeply with readers. As a voice that artfully combines wit and emotional depth, she crafts narratives that are both thought-provoking and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose who explore her works will discover beautifully woven tales that reflect on themes of personal growth, societal norms, and the subtle intricacies of human interactions. Perfect for fans of General Fiction, Rachel Connolly's books promise a journey through lives authentically portrayed with keen insight and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lazy-city-by-rachel-connolly-9781838859671","title":"Lazy City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the death of her best friend, Erin has to get out of London. Returning home to Belfast, an au pair job provides a partial refuge from her grief and her volatile relationship with her mother. She spends late nights at the bar where her old friend Declan works, and there Erin meets an American academic who is also looking to get lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer unlikely, secretive relationship with religion offers a different kind of sanctuary altogether. \u003ci\u003eLazy City\u003c\/i\u003e explores coming of age in a place where everyone is picking up the pieces and belongs to a generation that, at the precipice of climate crisis, isn't going to get the future it was expecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA startlingly fresh and original voice—jarringly funny, sometimes cranky, often hungover—Rachel Connolly sharply depicts the strange, meandering aftermath that follows disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549782102252,"sku":"9781838859671","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19581533482842.jpg?v=1749925460"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rachel-connolly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}