![]() ![]() ![]() Just as things appear to be moving in the right direction, a misunderstanding leads to a dramatic incident that drives all three apart, and the remainder of the book is about how each finds a more positive path. Kerewin a single woman and a loner, and Joe a widower, both grew up in Maori households and are living lives of “quiet desperation.” The third member of this trio is Simon, a child of about 7 or 8 years old, clearly with “issues,” whose parents are unknown and who Joe is trying to raise. Summary in 4 sentences: Three good but psychologically wounded people try with the best of intentions to build a relationship that will serve each of them. It is a Pegasus Prize winner and a winner of the Booker Prize. ![]() Why this book: I am making my first trip to New Zealand in a couple of weeks and a friend recommended this book to help me get my head into New Zealand. ![]()
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