{"product_id":"the-gift-of-rain-tan-twan-eng","title":"The Gift of Rain – Tan Twan Eng","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in Penang before and during the Second World War, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Gift of Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e follows Philip Hutton, the youngest son of a prominent family, who forms a deep bond with a mysterious Japanese diplomat and martial arts master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs war approaches and loyalties are tested, Philip finds himself caught between cultures, nations and conflicting duties. Richly atmospheric and emotionally powerful, this acclaimed historical novel explores identity, friendship, love and the devastating consequences of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders praise its beautiful, lyrical prose, vivid historical setting and deeply moving exploration of identity and loyalty. It's a reflective, unhurried novel rather than an action-driven one, ideal for book clubs and lovers of award-worthy fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for readers who love\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing-of-age stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWartime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-cultural friendships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoral dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping historical epics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIf you liked these, you'll love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePachinko\u003c\/em\u003e – Min Jin Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e – Kristin Hannah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAll the Light We Cannot See\u003c\/em\u003e – Anthony Doerr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhaled Hosseini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trade paperback (2007) in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66718888001651,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_89905181-9ab3-4424-a827-bbbb005d6eb9.jpg?v=1790417342","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-gift-of-rain-tan-twan-eng","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}