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  • The Chalk Man

    By C J Tudor
    3 stars

    An interesting enough read with twists and turns and emotional horror to thrill the reader - for a while. The final twist was somewhat predictable and in the end, a rather forgettable tale.

  • Ned & Katina - a true love story

    By Patricia Grace
    3 stars

    Ned Nathan is a young Māori man who enlists in the army at the beginning of WWII. A member of the famed 28th Māori Battalion, he faces adversity on the island of Crete as he attempts to evade the German occupation forces after the demise of the allied forces. He learns to speak Greek as he befriends friendly natives, enamoured by a young teacher whose family sheltered and cared for him before he is eventually captured and transported to stalag camps in Germany for the duration of the war. Finally reuniting with Katina at the end of the war, they return to NZ where they forge strong relationships with their Greek and Māori cultural roots. An interesting and compelling read that is comprehensively researched and emotionally charged.

  • Shaun Johnson - Perspective

    By Shaun Johnson
    2 stars

    An interesting and insightful read. Although there were passages that were compelling, particularly his descriptions of growing up in a cross-cultural family and the mental challenges he faced, too much of the story focussed on game time and plays attempted and plays made.

  • Gai-Jin

    By James Clavell (1993)
    2 stars

    Political and social intrigue in 1860 Japan. Europeans have established themselves in feudal Japan and their arrogance and self-promotion butts heads against a societal Japan dominated by the Emperor's dynasty and an ineffectual Shogun. Protagonists aplenty battle each other for preferential position as global influences such as the US Civil War, cotton scarcity and Hawaiian sugar all impact on, and are impacted by economic decisions made in the East. A somewhat convoluted storyline made the reading challenging and it was with a sense of relief when the last page was completed.

  • Frankenstein A graphic novel : Illustrated by Pete Katz

    By Mary Shelley
    3 stars

    An easy quick read that follows the traditional storyline quite favourably. Well illustrated tale that is faithful to tone & mood of this classic story.

  • Journey to Tangiwai

    By David Hill
    4 stars

    Fictional telling of a a year in a youth's life in NZ's 1953, against the backdrop of a changing society and an impending visit from the new Queen. Love and family, war and peace and social upheaval, a coming of age story that reads easily and is informative and compelling all at the same time. Culminating in the Tangiwai disaster. Recommended reading

  • The Parihaka Woman

    By Witi Ihimaera
    5 stars

    "An epic story of Love and revenge".......... indeed.

  • Full Circle

    By Jenny-May Clarkson
    3 stars

    Jenny-May's autobiography is an easy and informative read, aimed at encouraging the reader to be proud of your roots and always find strength in whanau

  • Brother Grimm

    By Craig Russell
    4 stars

    A thrilling read that moves like a whodunnit movie. Twists & turns and a reveal that is saved until all other avenues are exhausted.

  • The Perk

    By Mark Gimenez
    4 stars

    A good read while you're reading it and holds the tension and thrill until the end. Bit of a double whammy at the end and the sub-plots make for interesting diversions. A satisfying finale when justice finally gets their man.

  • The Stranger Diaries

    By Elly Griffiths
    3 stars

    A clever who-dunnit that cleverly does not reveal itself until the end. A good tale whilst being read but in the end somewhat forgettable.

  • The Sword of Kaigen

    By M L Wang
    5 stars

    A great novel for young adult readers who have an interest in mixed genre tales, in this case Dystopia in a Feudal, but modern day Japan-like, Fantasy land of characters with superpowers connected to nature's natural elements.

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