{"product_id":"9781526612656","title":"Brother of the More Famous Jack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrother of the More Famous Jack\u003c\/strong\u003e by Barbara Trapido is a captivating coming-of-age novel that intricately weaves the threads of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1970s, the story follows eighteen-year-old Katherine as she is drawn into the eclectic world of the Goldman family. When Jacob Goldman offers her a place at university, Katherine is enchanted by their bohemian lifestyle, which stands in stark contrast to her mundane suburban existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Katherine navigates her new life, she becomes deeply immersed in the Goldmans' artistic and intellectual milieu, forming a bond that is both exhilarating and challenging. However, a romantic relationship with Jacob leads to heartbreak and estrangement from the very family she once adored. After over a decade apart, Katherine embarks on a journey to reconnect with the Goldmans, confronting the unresolved emotions and memories that linger from her youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Love:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel poignantly explores the intensity and fragility of first love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katherine's journey signifies the pain of lost relationships and the longing for connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through her experiences, Katherine grapples with her sense of self and the impact of her past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"Trapido's writing is both lyrical and insightful, capturing the essence of youthful exploration and the complexities of adult relationships.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of literary fiction and novels like \u003cstrong\u003eBridget Jones's Diary\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/strong\u003e will find Trapido's work engaging and relatable, rich with emotional depth and character development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950064169292,"sku":"9781526612656","price":131.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781526612656_front.webp?v=1765291388","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-se\/products\/9781526612656","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}