{"product_id":"the-lovely-bones-alice-sebold-1","title":"The Lovely Bones – Alice Sebold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA life cut short. A family learning to carry on. A love that reaches beyond loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon is murdered, she watches from her own version of heaven as her family, friends and community struggle to rebuild their lives. Through her eyes, grief, resilience and the unresolved mystery of her death unfold across the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 2002, \u003cem\u003eThe Lovely Bones\u003c\/em\u003e is a standalone novel blending literary fiction, mystery and emotional family drama. Its unusual narration explores the enduring bonds between people, and the fragile possibility of hope after tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers drawn to Jodi Picoult and Mitch Albom, or the emotional journeys of \u003cem\u003eMy Sister’s Keeper\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Time Traveler’s Wife\u003c\/em\u003e. Themes of grief, love and healing make this a thought-provoking book-club choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoodreads rating: 3.86\/5 from 2,440,000+ ratings, as supplied. Readers praise its powerful storytelling and memorable narration; some find particular plot developments divisive. The murder of a child and the surrounding grief make this an emotionally intense read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback in Very Good condition: minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66985044443251,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/1000226179_0aa12e75-b599-4b14-ad0b-914d4d069090.jpg?v=1792767058","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-lovely-bones-alice-sebold-1","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}