{"product_id":"9780008381103","title":"Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe bonds of family are tested in the wake of a profound tragedy, providing a look at the darker side of our society\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNight Sleep Death The Stars\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping examination of contemporary America through the prism of a family tragedy: when a powerful parent dies, each of his adult children reacts in startling and unexpected ways, and his grieving widow in the most surprising way of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStark and penetrating, Joyce Carol Oates’s latest novel is a vivid exploration of race, psychological trauma, class warfare, grief, and eventual healing, as well as an intimate family novel in the tradition of the author’s bestselling \u003cem\u003eWe Were the Mulvaneys\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this literary fiction, Oates masterfully dissects the top echelons of society, exposing the crime and class warfare that often lurks beneath the surface. The profound exploration of life and its complexities makes Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars. a compelling read.\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":46889088614549,"sku":"9780008381103","price":66.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008381103.jpg?v=1776888211","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008381103","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}