{"product_id":"a-house-for-mr-biswas","title":"A House For Mr Biswas","description":"\u003cp\u003eby V S Naipaul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1961 and set in Trinidad,  this is the classic tale of a poor Hindu, Mr Biswas, and his lifelong pursuit of a house and independence from his wealthy-in-laws. It has been named on many best novel, must read, modern classic type lists - and it's not hard to see why. Put aside the talk of lofty themes - independence, colonisation, etc - and what you have is a great story, brilliantly told. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenguin paperback edition in good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53248503087404,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/2677\/3548\/files\/MrBiswas.jpg?v=1779955367","url":"https:\/\/www.retroreads.co.nz\/products\/a-house-for-mr-biswas","provider":"Retro Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}