{"product_id":"the-landscape-painter-by-craig-higginson","title":"The Landscape Painter by Craig Higginson","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth African novelist Craig Higginson delivers a richly layered story in \u003cem\u003eThe Landscape Painter\u003c\/em\u003e. Set between Europe and Africa, the novel explores art, memory, and the scars of history. A painter travels to South Africa to confront both personal demons and the legacy of colonialism, weaving together themes of love, betrayal, and the search for meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigginson's prose is lyrical and thought‑provoking, making this book a standout in contemporary South African literature. With 200+ Goodreads ratings (3.9 stars), readers praise its \"beautiful writing\" and \"complex exploration of art and history.\" Often described as \"a novel that bridges continents and asks difficult questions about memory and identity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (light wear, clean pages, intact binding)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Every canvas tells a story — but some stories refuse to stay buried.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damon Galgut's \u003cem\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/em\u003e, J.M. Coetzee's \u003cem\u003eDisgrace\u003c\/em\u003e, and Zakes Mda's \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Redness\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241278206067,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_62a2d605-13d2-4dd0-8d88-73cfa0927cae.jpg?v=1768999267","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-landscape-painter-by-craig-higginson","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}