so-so
A very person-centred exploration of a challenging time in History. The New Zealand Wars sit very much in the background, a tension which underpins the experiences of the central characters. in many ways this makes this novel accessible, and appealing to a wider audience than it might otherwise. It‘s a novel that is very located in place, and Keenan does a good job of centring her story and bringing Taranaki alive. A bit history-lite for me.
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