{"title":"John Tottenham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJohn Tottenham\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling voice in contemporary literature. Renowned for his distinctive approach to writing, Tottenham artfully blends wit and cynicism into his prose, crafting narratives that resonate with readers seeking depth and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA central feature of his work, such as the novel \u003cem\u003eService\u003c\/em\u003e, lies in his ability to capture the nuances of modern life with sharp observations and a flair for the ironic. These elements make his stories not just entertaining but profoundly reflective, perfect for those looking to explore a more introspective side of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTottenham's literature is categorised under General Fiction, yet his unique style and insightful exploration of themes elevate them to something truly special. With every page turned, readers are bound to encounter a thought-provoking world where every word matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into John Tottenham's works and discover a refreshing perspective on the complexities of the human condition that will leave you pondering long after you've finished reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"service-by-john-tottenham-9781805227021","title":"Service","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Tottenham writes with a rare comic intensity\u003c\/em\u003e — Colm Tóibín\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy favourite nihilistic romantic\u003c\/em\u003e — Rachel Kushner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his late forties, John, a failed journalist and failing novelist, finds himself working at a bookstore in a rapidly gentrifying Los Angeles neighbourhood, where he is thrown into the company of a younger generation with whom he has little in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbittered by his lowly position at this late stage of what had once been a promising career, he collapses his ambition of writing a novel into a hilariously cathartic litany of contempt for his present circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn between chasing noisy cell-phone users around the shop and wrapping books he hates for wealthy mums he hates even more, John reflects on his fraught relationship with service as an unrepentant outsider in an age of conformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith dry wit, John Tottenham's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eService\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects on a farrago of contemporary afflictions: gentrification, debt, self-medication, male vanity, professional jealousy, the perils of political correctness, and the role of literature in the digital era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46742014460140,"sku":"9781805227021","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ee4ada439839448fd294ff3be0cf5d75.jpg?v=1759168860"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-tottenham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}