{"title":"Bonnie Etherington","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of \u003cem\u003eBonnie Etherington\u003c\/em\u003e, a rising talent in the world of contemporary fiction. Known for her poignant storytelling and vivid prose, Etherington beautifully captures complex themes and rich landscapes. Her debut novel, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Earth Cries Out\u003c\/strong\u003e, has captivated readers with its compelling narrative and has established her as a distinctive voice in general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEtherington's writing often weaves intricate tapestries of human emotions, cultural encounters, and environmental awareness, inviting readers to reflect deeply on life’s profound questions. Set against the backdrop of New Zealand and further beyond, her narratives are as much about place as they are about people, providing a rich sense of immersion in both the physical and emotional journeys of her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to her work or an avid fan, explore the soulful storytelling and fresh perspective that Bonnie Etherington brings to contemporary literature today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-earth-cries-out-by-bonnie-etherington-9780143770657","title":"The Earth Cries Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This is a substantial and evocative work'\u003c\/em\u003e - Otago Daily Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, different and exquisitely written, this is an exciting debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day we were in a dream world, where Julia was dead and the space where she once was became large and silent, and then we were in another country altogether - where stories and voices made their way into our house any way they could. They heaved under the floorboards, whispered in the windows. Creaked in the attic like a python grown too big on rats. And I collected them all to fill that silence Julia left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the accidental death of Ruth's five-year-old sister, their father decides that atonement and healing are in order, and that taking on aid work in a mountain village in Irian Jaya is the way to find it. It is the late 1990s, a time of civil unrest and suppression in the Indonesian province now known as West Papua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe family drops into what seems the middle of nowhere, where they experience a vibrant landscape, an ever-changing and disorientating world, and - for Ruth - new voices. While her parents find it a struggle to save themselves, let alone anyone else, Ruth seeks redemption in bearing witness to and passing on the stories of those who have been silenced - even as she is haunted by questions about what it means to witness and who gets to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671906504940,"sku":"9780143770657","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4422763482239.jpg?v=1752828112"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bonnie-etherington.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}