{"product_id":"just-call-me-superhero-paperback","title":"Just Call Me Superhero - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlina Bronsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTim Mohr\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe acclaimed author of Broken Glass Park brings her \"warmth, humor and sharp observational eye\" to a disfigured teenager's coming of age in Berlin (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce a handsome teenager, seventeen-year-old Marek is left badly disfigured after a Rottweiler attack. Now his mother sends him to a support group for young people with physical disabilities--what he calls \"the cripple group\"--led by an eccentric older man only known as \"the guru\". Angry at the world and dismissive of the group, Marek sees no connection between their misfortunes and his own. Then a family crisis forces Marek to face his demons, and he finds himself in dire need of support. But the distance he has put between himself and the guru's misshapen acolytes may well be too great to bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust Call Me Superhero\u003c\/em\u003e cements Alina Bronsky's reputation as one of Germany's most compelling and stylish young authors. An atmospheric evocation of modern Berlin, a vivid portrait of youth under pressure, and a moving story about learning to love, this new novel from the author of \u003ci\u003eBroken Glass Park\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHottest Dishes of the Tartar Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e is an irreverent look at the sometimes-difficult work of self-acceptance.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlina Bronsky\u003c\/b\u003e's first book, \u003ci\u003eBroken Glass Park\u003c\/i\u003e, was described as \"the most astonishing debut in years\" by the German daily, \u003ci\u003eNürnberger Nachrichten\u003c\/i\u003e, and as \"riveting debut\" by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review). Her second book, \u003ci\u003eThe Hottest Dishes of the Tartar Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e, was named a Favorite Read of the Year by both the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. Bronsky's writing is \"potent and vital\" said the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast \u003c\/i\u003ewrote that sie is \"an exciting new voice in the literary world.\" Born in Russia, Bronsky now lives in Berlin with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to having translated Alina Bronsky's previous novels, \u003cb\u003eTim Mohr\u003c\/b\u003e has translated such authors as Wolfgang Herrndorf, Stefanie de Velasco, and Charlotte Roche. He has also collaborated on memoirs by musicians Paul Stanley, Gil Scott-Heron, and Duff McKagan. His own writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. Prior to starting his writing career he earned his living as a club DJ in Berlin, Germany.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770806763808,"sku":"9781609452292","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5129f34b1519af695540e10a5a830c25.webp?v=1780378460","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/just-call-me-superhero-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}