{"product_id":"9780008330699_my-life-as-a-rat","title":"My Life as a Rat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA brilliant and thought-provoking novel about family, loyalty and betrayal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce I’d been Daddy’s favourite. Before something terrible happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViolet Rue is the baby of the seven Kerrigan children and adores her big brothers. What’s more, she knows that a family protects its own. To go outside the family – to betray the family – is unforgiveable. So when she overhears a conversation not meant for her ears and discovers that her brothers have committed a heinous crime, she is torn between her loyalty to her family and her sense of justice. The decision she takes will change her life for ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring racism, misogyny, community, family, loyalty, sexuality and identity, this is a dark story with a tense and propulsive atmosphere – Joyce Carol Oates at her very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoyce Carol Oates My Life as a Rat is a top-tier literary fiction that masterfully explores the journey of coming of age. Set against a backdrop of family loyalty and betrayal, the narrative is a compelling exploration of societal issues, leaving readers to question their own understanding of right and wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Bruce Mcallister (The Year's Best Science Fiction), Amor Towles (Table For Two), Stephen King (The Life of Chuck), Percival L. Everett (James), and Heidi Pitlor (The Best American Short Stories 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyce Carol Oates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889609887893,"sku":"9780008330699","price":39.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008330699.jpg?v=1776888191","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008330699_my-life-as-a-rat","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}