{"product_id":"assembly-9780241992661","title":"Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Assembly\" is a novel by Ali Smith that was shortlisted for several prestigious awards, including the Folio Prize, the Goldsmiths Prize, and the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction. The book tells the story of a Black British woman preparing to attend a lavish garden party at her boyfriend's family estate, while also reflecting on her identity and the challenges of living in a hostile environment. 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