{"title":"Sonia Hernandez","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonia Hernandez is a captivating voice in contemporary literature, blending profound storytelling with an insightful exploration of human experiences. Her works, including the remarkable \u003cem\u003eProsopagnosia\u003c\/em\u003e, fall under the General Fiction category and offer readers a unique journey into the complexities of identity and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHernandez crafts narratives that challenge the way we see ourselves and others, often delving into themes of self-discovery and connection. Her writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking, drawing readers into worlds that are both familiar and intriguingly new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen exploring Sonia Hernandez's collection, you can expect to encounter richly drawn characters and intricately woven plots that linger in your mind long after the final page. A must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the human condition through the lens of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan or new to her work, Sonia Hernandez's books are sure to leave a lasting impact, making them a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prosopagnosia-by-sonia-hernandez-9781925849721","title":"Prosopagnosia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sly and playful novel about the many faces we all have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Berta says that beautiful things aren't made for her, or that she isn't destined to have them, or that the only things she deserves are ugly. It's why her main activity, when she's not at school, is playing the 'prosopagnosia game'—standing in front of the mirror and holding her breath until she can no longer recognise her own face. An ibis is the only animal she wants for a pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBerta's mother is in her forties. By her own estimation, she is at least twenty kilos overweight, and her husband has just left her. Her whole life, she has felt a keen sense of being very near to the end of things. She used to be a cultural critic for a regional newspaper. Now she feels it is her responsibility to make her and her daughter's lives as happy as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA man who claims to be the famous Mexican artist Vicente Rojo becomes entangled in their lives when he sees Berta faint at school and offers her the gift of a painting. This sets in motion an uncanny game of assumed and ignored identities, where the limits of what one wants and what one can achieve become blurred. Art, culture, motherhood, and the search for meaning all have a part to play in whether Sonia Hernandez' characters recognise what they see within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProsopagnosia\u003c\/em\u003e by Sonia Hernandez explores these themes with depth and subtlety, drawing readers into a world of identity and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671254520044,"sku":"9781925849721","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18822543482873.jpg?v=1752807742"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sonia-hernandez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}