{"title":"Amanda Svensson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Amanda Svensson, a masterful author known for her unique contributions to the realm of General Fiction. Her works are a delightful blend of wit, emotion, and insightful exploration of the human experience. Each book is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, promising readers an unforgettable journey through the complexities of life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout novels, \u003cem\u003eA System So Magnificent It Is Blinding\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Svensson's remarkable ability to weave intricate narratives that both challenge and entertain. In this story, she takes readers on an evocative journey, beautifully illustrating the interconnectedness of family bonds and the myriad of emotions they evoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSvensson's writing is characterised by its depth and originality, making her stories resonate with audiences across the globe. Her books invite readers to pause and ponder, providing a perfect blend of thought-provoking themes and engrossing storytelling. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, Amanda Svensson’s collection is sure to captivate your imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-system-so-magnificent-it-is-blinding-by-amanda-svensson-9781925849936","title":"A System So Magnificent It Is Blinding","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA System So Magnificent It Is Blinding\u003c\/em\u003e by Amanda Svensson, Nichola Smalley was longlisted for the International Booker Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre we free to create our own destinies, or are we just part of a system beyond our control?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis joyful family saga explores themes of free will, forgiveness, and the interconnectedness of all people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 1989, a set of triplets is born, and at that moment, their father chooses to reveal his affair, causing pandemonium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver two decades later, Sebastian is recruited by a mysterious organisation, the London Institute of Cognitive Science, where he meets Laura Kadinsky, a patient whose inability to see the world in three dimensions is just one aspect of her intriguing persona. Meanwhile, Clara has travelled to Easter Island to join a doomsday cult, and the third triplet, Matilda, is in Sweden, trying to escape from the colour blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen something happens that forces the triplets to reunite. Their mother calls with worrying news—their father has gone missing, and she has something to tell them, a twenty-five-year secret that will change all their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a prismatic, hilarious, and deeply intelligent novel overflowing with wisdom about the complexities of being alive - I read it ravenously, and with pen in hand.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Claire Lombardo, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Most Fun We Ever Had\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"At the heart of Svensson's tumultuous epic lies a perennial query—Are our lives simply random intersections of space and time, or are they part of a grand master plan of the universe, where we are all but cosmic marionettes and nothing is coincidence?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Amanda Svensson's raucous, sprawling debut takes on the enigmas of our origins, riddles of human consciousness and animal cognition, doomsday cults, and the most bedevilling of mysteries—the minds and choices of our closest intimates.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Jury statement from the International Booker Prize 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529526628588,"sku":"9781925849936","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18824693482873.jpg?v=1749219433"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/amanda-svensson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}