{"product_id":"9781431405664","title":"Ride the Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperimenting with the narrative structure by crafting together snapshots, this short story collection touches upon topics as diverse as anorexia, cleaning the oven, the terror of losing a child, exile, infidelity, and desire. Using panache and hypnotic honesty, it traverses the terrain of loss and fear, yet retains elements of quirky humor and sly surprise. Told from the perspectives of a policewoman, an art teacher, an athlete, a bassoonist, a lover, and a mother, these stories are erotic, edgy, and wise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacana Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053543309552,"sku":"9781431405664","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781431405664_p0.jpg?v=1763750022","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781431405664","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}