{"product_id":"oddbody-stories-9781668061503b","title":"Oddbody: Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eStriking, visceral, and brutally honest, Rose Keating’s \u003ci\u003eOddbody\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating short story collection that delves into the weirdness of bodies and of existence itself through the voices of social outsiders and outcasts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her debut collection, Rose Keating takes you on a bold journey through the intricacies of sex, shame, and womanhood. With ten enchanting short stories, she crafts an emotional masterpiece that challenges us to reflect on the movement and needs of our bodies. Strange yet utterly mesmerizing, \u003ci\u003eOddbody\u003c\/i\u003e is a provocative exploration that feels both surprising and sincerely authentic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn “\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eOddbody\u003c\/span\u003e,” a woman finds herself navigating a codependent relationship with a ghost, while “Squirm” portrays a daughter tending to her father as he devours himself from the inside out. “\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ePineapple\u003c\/span\u003e” introduces us to a woman who opts to have feather wings surgically attached to her back. In “\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eEggshells\u003c\/span\u003e,” a waitress gives birth to an egg during her breakfast shift. Each narrative in this collection is immersive, bizarre, and deeply empathetic, shining a light on women who dare to defy societal norms and invite you to question the conventions and milestones that determine success.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e“Full of heart and blood, this impressive, wildly imaginative collection heralds the arrival of a compelling new voice in speculative fiction.” —Gabino Iglesias, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is weird girl fiction at its finest.” —Lucy Rose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Compassionate, gross, deeply compelling. A must-read.” —\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42870223077456,"sku":"9781668061503B","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781668061503-l.jpg?v=1785883248","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/en-ca\/products\/oddbody-stories-9781668061503b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}