{"product_id":"the-shipping-news","title":"The Shipping News","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the richly woven narrative of \u003cem\u003eThe Shipping News\u003c\/em\u003e by Annie Proulx, a novel that has captivated readers worldwide with its striking portrayal of human resilience and transformation. This Pulitzer Prize-winning story follows Quoyle, a bumbling, down-on-his-luck journalist, as he attempts to rebuild his shattered life. Relocating from the bustling chaos of New York to the remote and starkly beautiful Newfoundland, Quoyle's journey is one of profound personal discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the tragic death of his unfaithful wife in a dramatic car accident, Quoyle finds himself compelled to return to his ancestral homeland. Accompanied by his indomitable aunt and his two unruly daughters, Bunny and Sunshine, he relocates to a dilapidated family property perched on the rugged Newfoundland coastline. Here, in a land as harsh and unforgiving as it is breathtakingly beautiful, Quoyle begins to uncover the secrets of his family's past while forging a new path for his future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmidst the bitter cold, daunting cliffs, and ice-filled bays, Quoyle lands a job at the local newspaper, The Gammy Bird. With each article he writes on maritime mishaps and weather seafarers, his dormant self-worth starts to awaken. As the community around him faces their own life struggles, Quoyle's interactions with them foster growth, redemption, and an unexpected sense of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her trademark wit and lyrical prose, Proulx paints an evocative portrait of the Newfoundland landscape and its inhabitants. \u003cem\u003eThe Shipping News\u003c\/em\u003e brilliantly amalgamates comedy and pathos, capturing the humour and heartache inherent in the human condition. This novel is a poignant exploration of identity, family, and the restorative power of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shipping News\u003c\/em\u003e will draw you into its vivid world, making you yearn for a simple meal at The Flying Squid Lunchstop, where you can savour Seal Fin curry while watching the majestic icebergs drift by in the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reissue of \u003cem\u003eThe Shipping News\u003c\/em\u003e coincides with the release of Annie Proulx's new novel, \u003cem\u003eThat Old Ace in the Hole\u003c\/em\u003e, offering both long-time fans and new readers the opportunity to revisit or discover the literary brilliance that has made Proulx an internationally acclaimed author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45763452502252,"sku":"9781857022421","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781857022421.jpg?v=1727093935","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-shipping-news","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}