{"product_id":"dogs-and-punching-bags-9781647293994","title":"Dogs and Punching Bags","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom Kaori Ozaki, author of \u003ci\u003ethe gods lie.\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMermaid Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, comes another poignant exploration of love, family, and belonging.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter leaving her isolating life in Tokyo, 34-year-old Nichiko returns to her remote island hometown for her estranged alcoholic father's final days. There she meets Chimaki, an eccentric young man who stirs up old memories--and feelings Nichiko had all but decided she no longer deserved. But despite his puppy-like enthusiasm for life, Chimaki's almost obsessive need to help those around him seems to be compensating for an unspeakable past...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaori Ozaki debuted at the age of fifteen and has seen her work translated into dozens of languages.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vertical Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186231574802,"sku":"9781647293994","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ee020ff5-a808-49bc-a018-d7222e70a4de.jpg?v=1744617242","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dogs-and-punching-bags-9781647293994","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}