{"product_id":"exhibitionist-1","title":"Exhibitionist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs heard on BBC Radio 4''s \u003ci\u003eBook at Bedtime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Good Housekeeping \u003c\/i\u003eBook of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLonglisted for the Women''s Prize for Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''It takes the most ferocious intelligence, skill, and a deep reservoir of sadness to write a novel as funny as this. I adored it'' - Meg Mason, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSorrow \u0026amp; Bliss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet the Hanrahan family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay\u003c\/b\u003e, the father. Acclaimed artist and notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucia\u003c\/b\u003e, his long-suffering wife. A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeah\u003c\/b\u003e, the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick, \u003c\/b\u003eLucia’s sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJess\u003c\/b\u003e, the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they gather for a momentous weekend – the first exhibition of Ray’s artwork in many decades – each member of the family must finally make a choice. And when they do, once tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of the Hanrahans?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, \u003ci\u003eThe Exhibitionist \u003c\/i\u003eis a dazzling exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A devastating treat of a novel: funny, furious, dark and delicious'' - Sarah Waters, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFingersmith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312546357630,"sku":"NW9781529052787","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781529052787.jpg?v=1778531462","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/exhibitionist-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}