{"product_id":"2940148544999","title":"The Waters of Kronos","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen John Donner returns to the East Coast after spending some time out west, he finds his home town submerged under the dark waters of a new lake—created in the construction of a nearby hydroelectric dam. Although the public is banned from the area, Donner manages to talk his way in—and remembers the life he led there long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA haunting and lyrical story, this book deals with themes of family history, memory, reconciliation, and art’s role in creating community. The Waters of Kronos tells a story parallel to the life of its author—and it is believed in certain circles to be autobiographical. It established Richter’s reputation as a great American novelist, winning the National Book Award in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RosettaBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111343145200,"sku":"2940148544999","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148544999_p0.jpg?v=1763704542","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148544999","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}