{"title":"Tomás González","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomás González\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts deeply evocative narratives that invite readers into lush, vivid landscapes where human emotion and nature entwine. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eIn the Beginning Was the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, explores solitude, memory, and the quiet moments that shape life’s profound truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in General Fiction, González’s stories blend poetic language with introspective themes, offering a contemplative reading experience. Those drawn to literary fiction with a strong sense of place and character will find his writing richly rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-beginning-was-the-sea-by-tomas-gonzalez-9781805332039","title":"In the Beginning Was the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen J. and Elena swap the parties and culture of the city for a simpler life on Colombia's remote Caribbean coast, they expect to find an Eden to call their own. But in amongst the mango groves they discover decaying houses, diseased animals, suffocating heat, and locals from another world. Faced with growing debt, how will they survive in this new environment when they themselves remain unchanged? And, as their relationship breaks down—and the horror unfolds—who can they count on if not each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a true story, \u003cem\u003eIn the Beginning Was the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is a menacing, ironic tale of human weakness, the terrifying power of nature, and what happens when our dreams meet their fateful reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48334270922988,"sku":"9781805332039","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805332039-in-the-beginning-was-the-sea-1.jpg?v=1788914413"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tomas-gonzalez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}