{"product_id":"9780141190037","title":"Maggie Cassidy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of literary fiction, an autobiographical-inspired coming-of-age novel that unfolds in a New England mill town, exploring young love and enduring friendship. It speaks to adult readers and fans of lyric, memory-soaked storytelling, with a tone that is nostalgic, tender, and intimate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative is story-led and written in a lyrical, reflective voice, weaving memory and observation into a cohesive whole. Set against the rhythms of workaday life and changing seasons, the book follows a young athlete as he navigates first love and close friendships. The reading experience is immersive, inviting quiet reflection and attention to mood, place, and cadence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts distinctive voice blends a spontaneous prose technique with a Beat-influenced sensibility, delivering spare yet lush scenes that linger in the senses. Readers move through a tapestry of small-town life, athletic days, and intimate conversations, returning again and again to the texture of youth and the ways memory shapes who we become.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComing-of-age journey set in a small-town New England backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical, spontaneous prose with an intimate, reflective voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasis on friendship, first love, and self-discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid sense of place and mood that anchors memory and rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers of literary fiction and Beat-influenced narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, the reader gains a deeper understanding of youth, memory, and the power of intimate, lyric storytelling. It invites empathy, sparks curiosity, and leaves a lasting impression of craft and reflection on one’s own formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540412510425,"sku":"9780141190037","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81Ea9uzxyuL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779268351","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141190037","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}