It took me a while to get into this book, but once I got used to the dreamlike narrative, it was a great read. The story left me chasing and guessing, lost in the wilds of Central Otago. Author: Thalia Henry Genre: Literary Page Count: 254 pages My Rating: **** 4 / 5 The Blurb …
I love so many of the classics; 1984, Pride and Prejudice and all the other stories by Jane Austen, Wuthering Heights, Day of the Triffids. There are so many great classics for children, that I loved and I am encouraging my kids to read too – like A Wrinkle in Time, the Narnia series, Little …
I just received this beautiful ARC from a New Zealand writer. I am so excited to read and review this one. Beneath Pale Water by Thalia Henry The Blurb Set amidst the physical and psychological landscapes of New Zealand’s southern hills and grasslands, Beneath Pale Water is a social realist and expressionistic novel that follows …
This is like choosing my favourite child! I’ve had another year of reading fantastic books, but unfortunately it is time to sort the naughty from the nice. Any of my top five would make a great read. Join me on Goodreads to see the full list of books I have devoured. This year, I’ve included …
Writing in New Zealand is a tough business. I’ve recently started reading a lot more New Zealand fiction and as a country, we are producing some great work. I’ve discovered some talented authors in the Twitter writing community. These hard-working creatives should get more exposure. The idea for this segment grew from a desire to …
I’ll have a room of one’s own with a window, please. Settings are my favourite thing to write – I love trying to capture the feeling of a scene. I can’t drop a single word in a room without windows. But a view of trees or the roiling ocean seem to summon the muse and …
This novel is, quite simply, a work of art. And like most great art, it is supremely confronting and will divide its audience. I enjoyed it, but that’s not the right word. It is probably more accurate to say I stayed with it, felt all the feels and was better for it. Find below my …
I wonder if writers can ever enjoy books the same as before. As a reader, we are taken on the book journey as a passenger, eyes wide and ready to be impressed. As a writer, I find myself pointing out parts of the road and foreshadowing signposts, expecting the plot twists and noticing dumps …
Im joining up with Jo Linsdell and her link party this week. Please have a read of my two reviews. I have just finished two amazing debut novels that hit hard on the big themes. Both are diverse feminine perspectives. Freshwater Genre: Literary Author: Akwaeke Emezi Page count: 240 ***** 5/5 Okay, I’ll be honest …