Deze auteur onderzoekt de impact van menselijke relaties en maatschappelijke krachten op het individu door middel van meeslepende fictie en non-fictie. Haar stijl wordt gekenmerkt door scherpe psychologische diepgang en een meelevende kijk op de menselijke ervaring. De werken van de auteur duiken vaak in thema's als zelfontdekking en het overwinnen van obstakels bij het nastreven van persoonlijke groei. Haar schrijven resoneert bij lezers vanwege de authenticiteit en het diepe begrip van de menselijke natuur.
A fast-paced fantasy YA novel that explores vital themes in today’s society – such as climate change and the environment – within the context of an exciting page-turner. This timely adventure story will empower and excite young people at the same time
"When Charlotte is kidnapped by Middle Eastern dictator Kassem, panic is only held at bay by a sardonic Inner Voice, which alternately consoles and condemns. While Kassem appears determined to explain every warlike action, Charlotte attempts to instill humanity in the dictator. Inner Voice’s incredulity at such hubris provides much-needed comic relief in an increasingly tense situation, as unbearable loneliness unleashes a storm of unexpected sexual fantasies and complex feelings. When the promised release date comes and goes, Charlotte embarks on a hunger strike, which ultimately brings about a joyful reunion with her family. However, home life quickly disintegrates into another form of confinement, as Charlotte discovers that Kassem had used her for his propaganda, live streaming their interactions online. Media interest drives the introverted writer even further inward; as her ability to function normally deteriorates, Charlotte becomes convinced that her existence is a liability for her children. Ultimately a post-modern fable, the novel cleverly plays with perceptions of truth while exploring the concept of imprisonment, the wider impacts of social media, and challenging widely held assumptions about fame. A Hostage probes Western political naiveté along with novelistic hubris as it, often hilariously, explores the relationship of the individual to society."-- Provided by publisher