{"title":"Zirk van den Berg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed author, Zirk van den Berg. Known for his engaging storytelling and vivid imagination, Van den Berg is a celebrated name in the realm of General Fiction. His writing captures the complexities and nuances of human experience, often exploring themes of identity, wishes, and the winding paths of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eI Wish, I Wish\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his talent for weaving relatable characters with compelling narratives. In this story, readers are transported into a world where the boundary between reality and dreams blur, prompting us to ponder the nature of our desires and the consequences they may entail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZirk van den Berg's books are perfect for those who appreciate thought-provoking fiction with a touch of whimsy. His stories invite readers to reflect, dream, and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection and discover the captivating worlds crafted by Zirk van den Berg, where every page promises something special.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-wish-i-wish-by-zirk-van-den-berg-9781988595283","title":"I Wish, I Wish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mortician, Seb has mastered the art of making the dead resemble the living. He's embalmed countless corpses, unpacked organs, reset bones, and made up pallid faces for their final viewing. If he's honest, he prefers the company of the deceased—no surprises and nobody to witness his inadequacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut they don't make for great work stories—nothing for his teenage children to look up to or to attract the waning interest of his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like another humdrum day at White Lily Funerals when Seb meets Gabe, a dying boy unusually interested in caskets, who forces the mortician to rearrange the pieces of his life and shows him that magic doesn't have to be just a wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA darkly comic tale with a tender heart, \u003cem\u003eI Wish, I Wish\u003c\/em\u003e was awarded the prestigious WA Hofmeyr Prize for outstanding writing that shifts the boundaries of Afrikaans literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853658345708,"sku":"9781988595283","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/169f0c58f1d3721f872fa1b022d3a309.jpg?v=1759259976"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/zirk-van-den-berg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}