{"title":"Roque Larraquy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eRoque Larraquy\u003c\/em\u003e, an innovative voice in contemporary literature. Larraquy, an Argentine author and screenwriter, has garnered attention for his unique storytelling techniques and thought-provoking themes. His creativity shines through in his celebrated novel, \u003cstrong\u003eComemadre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that blurs the lines between reality and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a sanitarium at the beginning of the 20th century, \u003cstrong\u003eComemadre\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the eccentricities of life and death with a blend of dark humour and unsettling truths. Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that challenges conventional notions of existence. It's no surprise that this work finds its place in the \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e category, as it offers a reading experience that is both captivating and intellectually stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Larraquy's writing or revisiting his stories, our collection provides a perfect opportunity to explore his unique literary craftsmanship. Dive into the world of \u003cem\u003eRoque Larraquy\u003c\/em\u003e and discover the intriguing layers of his narratives. Happy reading!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comemadre-by-roque-larraquy-9781911231288","title":"Comemadre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the outskirts of Buenos Aires in 1907, Doctor Quintana pines for head nurse Menéndez while he and his colleagues embark on a grisly series of experiments to investigate the line between life and death. One hundred years later, a celebrated artist goes to extremes in search of aesthetic transformation, turning himself into an art object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow far are we willing to go in pursuit of transcendence? The world of \u003ci\u003eComemadre\u003c\/i\u003e is full of vulgarity, excess and farce: strange ants that form almost perfect circles, missing body parts, obsessive love affairs and flesh-eating plants. Here the monstrous is not alien, but the consequence of our relentless drive for collective and personal progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529914929388,"sku":"9781911231288","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13067163482868.jpg?v=1749239267"},{"product_id":"comemadre-by-roque-larraquy-9781566895156","title":"Comemadre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the outskirts of Buenos Aires in 1907, a doctor becomes involved in a misguided experiment that investigates the threshold between life and death. One hundred years later, a celebrated artist goes to extremes in search of aesthetic transformation, turning himself into an art object. How far are we willing to go, Larraquy asks, in pursuit of transcendence?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe world of \u003ci\u003eComemadre\u003c\/i\u003e is full of vulgarity, excess, and discomfort: strange ants that form almost perfect circles, missing body parts, obsessive love affairs, and man-eating plants. Darkly funny, smart, and engrossing, here the monstrous is not alien, but the consequence of our relentless pursuit of collective and personal progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711157719276,"sku":"9781566895156","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24258013482745.jpg?v=1754192328"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roque-larraquy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}