{"title":"Andrea Abreu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrea Abreu is a rising voice in contemporary literature, celebrated for her ability to poignantly capture the intricacies of human relationships and daily life. Hailing from Spain, her writing is rich with cultural nuances and offers readers a unique perspective on universal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most notable works, \u003cem\u003eDogs of Summer\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent for weaving compelling narratives that resonate on an emotional level. Set against the backdrop of a small Canary Islands village, this novel explores the power dynamics and intimate bonds between two young girls. Abreu's storytelling is both evocative and immersive, drawing readers into the vivid world of her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Abreu's books fall under the category of General Fiction, offering stories that are both relatable and thought-provoking. Her work is perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction that delves into the depths of human emotion and the complexities of interpersonal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to explore contemporary fiction that combines heartfelt storytelling with an insightful examination of life's intricacies, Andrea Abreu's collection is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dogs-of-summer-by-andrea-abreu-9781474624084","title":"Dogs of Summer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Shows girlhood as it really was: brutal and tender, intimate and lonely, magical and utterly gross' - Anna Beecher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sensual and dirty, absurdist and tragic. Abreu's talent is thrilling to witness' - \u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuck in a working-class neighbourhood, high up among Tenerife's volcanoes, a ten-year-old girl dreams of hitching a ride to the faraway beach. Instead, she hangs out with her best friend, Isora. She likes everything about Isora, from the colour of her arms and her hair and her eyes to the way she writes the letter g with a huge tail. But she envies her too. Envies her grit and gut, her periods and her pubes, the way she is growing up at full tilt without her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the summer goes on and the heat becomes ever more oppressive, friendship simmers into obsession, desire into intimate violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The sentences blast off the pages. Hilarious, devastating, and brilliantly attuned to the erotics of friendship' - Jamel Brinkley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'As sultry as the summer weather. Abreu beautifully evokes an era, in which Pokémon and Bratz dolls give way to sexual discovery' - \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated by Julia Sanches.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711314546924,"sku":"9781474624084","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/292573482713.jpg?v=1754208893"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/andrea-abreu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}