{"product_id":"motherthing-9781838957773","title":"Motherthing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn \"The Great Good,\" a feminist horror story, Abby Lamb finds the Great Good in her husband Ralph, but when they move in with his mother Laura, her depression makes it impossible for her to live on her own. When Laura takes her own life, her ghost haunts Abby and Ralph, and Abby must make the ultimate sacrifice to prove her adoration to Ralph and break Laura's hold on the family. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atlantic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA chilling and darkly humorous feminist horror novel that has been hailed as a notable book of the year by the New York Times. From one of the genre's most promising voices, Buzzfeed has praised Abby Lamb's work as a buzz-worthy and ferocious horror comedy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbby Lamb believes she has found the Great Good in her husband, Ralph, and together they plan to start a family and put an end to the darkness of her childhood. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when they move in with Ralph's mother, Laura. Laura's depression has rendered her incapable of living independently, and she becomes venomous and cruel, particularly towards Abby, who has a complex understanding of motherhood due to her own troubled upbringing with her now-estranged mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Laura takes her own life, her ghost begins to haunt Abby and Ralph in distinct ways. Ralph is plunged into deep depression, while Abby is relentlessly terrorized by a force determined to steal everything she holds dear. With her entire world at stake, Abby must make the ultimate sacrifice to prove her love for Ralph and break Laura's hold on the family forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel explores the depths of human emotions, the complexities of family relationships, and the horrors that can arise when darkness is allowed to consume. It is a must-read for fans of feminist horror and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted and suspenseful story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 445g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 225 x 145 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781838957773\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AinslieHogarth","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44093716005114,"sku":"9781838957773","price":10.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1665180269100_book.jpg?v=1665343518","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/motherthing-9781838957773","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}