{"product_id":"a-thought-without-collision","title":"A Thought Without Collision","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the acclaimed author praised by the \u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e as \"an utterly distinctive voice in contemporary Irish literature\" comes a gorgeous, multi-layered meditation on intellect, memory, and human connection: \u003ci\u003eA Thought Without Collision\u003c\/i\u003e by Adrian Duncan!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSummer, 1923:\u003c\/b\u003e Six-year-old Catherine Carolan is growing restless on her parents' rural farm. It is already clear that her sharp intellect will soon outgrow the two-room schoolhouse across the fields. But in post-Civil War Ireland, a proper education is a rare and difficult path for a girl to access—and young Catherine is not the only one in her family who has grown weary of the confines of rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummer, 1951:\u003c\/b\u003e To ease him through his final days, the dying Dr. Josef Alois calls for someone from his past. Enter Catherine Carolan, now a brilliant Oxford professor. As Alois's mind and body falter, Catherine must confront her past and decide just how far she is willing to follow the man she loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in two captivating narrative strands, \u003ci\u003eA Thought Without Collision\u003c\/i\u003e is an elegant rarity in contemporary fiction. It explores how we shape our identities, navigate the boundaries of our world, and construct lasting relationships across time and distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed Irish Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by Adrian Duncan, celebrated as one of the most original and distinctive voices in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise from Literary Icons:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly endorsed by renowned authors and publications, including Colm Tóibín, Cathy Sweeney, and the \u003ci\u003eIrish Independent\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtmospheric \u0026amp; Lyrical:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a dual-timeline structure that vividly captures post-Civil War Ireland and mid-century academic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e An exquisite, thought-provoking read for lovers of literary fiction, historical drama, and beautifully crafted prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52801213137179,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/818VvxKiMwL._SL1500.jpg?v=1786522479","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/a-thought-without-collision","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}