{"product_id":"9780743228367","title":"The Art of Seeing : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Seeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cammie McGovern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs a child, the flamboyant, brooding, and beautiful Rozzie was always the star of her family -- especially in her younger sister Jemma's eyes.\u003c\/b\u003e So when Rozzie takes up acting and, as a teenager, wins a part in a major motion picture, life changes irrevocably for both sisters. Rozzie is catapulted into the chaotic adult world of celebrity while Jemma travels to movie sets and relishes her sister's fame -- never seeing the strain that the spotlight puts on Rozzie. Soon Jemma develops her own artistic ambitions as a photographer, and Rozzie is forced to reveal the secret she has kept from her family for years -- a rare eye condition that threatens her vision. Only then does Jemma begin to see the truth about her sister and herself -- a reality that threatens the delicate balance of their relationship. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A moving and profound story about family, celebrity, envy, and ultimately love, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Seeing\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant exploration of the powerful and enduring connection between sisters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautifully written.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eloquent. [McGovern] is a wry and keen observer of sibling love and rivalry.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"McGovern explore[s] the deep shadows thrown by sisterly rivalry. She skillfully reflects the spotlight of fame back on itself.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Elegant and complex. An unusually accomplished first novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Christina Schwarz, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780743228367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scribner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40591098937550,"sku":"9780743228367","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_d7377576-981f-4df1-8335-c36fcb8b19b4.jpg?v=1637748150","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780743228367","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}