pickOuch that hurt! One of those stories that hurts to read but it‘s a truth that must be told. An outstanding piece of literary fiction from author Becky Manawatu, drawing on some real life stories and others so cinematically conjured I am certain we‘ll see this on screen soon. Beautiful, raw and #owsie 😓
pickWhoa. That was brutal. This debut novel is full of heart and terrific characters but it is not for the faint hearted.
Arama and Taukiri have lost their parents. Taukiri drops his little brother to live at their aunties and disappears. We then follow Ari and Tauk‘s journeys - and also jump back to the past to Toko and Jade whose stories will eventually converge with the young boys. This is a story of gang violence and domestic violence and ⬇️
pickAmazing. Must read.
Story of two Māori brothers, Taukiri and ārama who lost their parents and their to story‘s post this.
Need to read it again
pickBroke my heart that did. I don‘t expect I‘ll read a better book this year. Read this is you'd like to explore a full catalogue of sadness and trauma. #readharder2020
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