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By: CHCH 552
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2023-11-15 15:55:43 |
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Our group enjoyed the character development and visualisation, but we were left with a lot of questions about holes in the plot and what we felt were a lot of loose threads... also interestingly one member who is a teacher noticed that the Māori words didn't have any macrons where they should have been on certain vowels. Not sure if this was intentional by the author? |
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By: BLENH 003
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2022-09-07 12:46:50 |
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No one from the Group really enjoyed this, finding it confusing at times with its many characters. Some of us would enjoy reading another by this author however. |
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By: STRAT 001
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2022-09-07 12:32:36 |
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Leader of the discussion arrived with fly fishing overalls etc. and flies. So the discussion was quite lively. Overall a good book by a N.Z. author dealing with social issues in a great setting. |
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By: AUCK 277
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2022-09-07 12:30:00 |
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We all liked the book very much. People thought the writing was excellent. The book was very well discussed. We loved the descriptions of the Turangi area and trout fishing. The characters were very believable. |
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By: AUCK 006
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2022-09-07 12:27:09 |
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A good read but rather dark book where the author does not pull any punches, and I think because of this we, as a group, struggled with it. The questions were well presented but the discussion was not prolonged. |
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By: AUCK 293
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2022-09-07 12:24:57 |
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Enjoyable read. Took a while to really get into where the story was going. Always good to read a local author and to recognise the places mentioned. |
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By: WHANG 022
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2022-09-07 12:22:34 |
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We really liked this book, it evokes the Kiwi psyche and relationship with nature so well. We loved the characterisation and the story twists/events were in keeping with the characters. |
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By: AUCK 395
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2022-09-07 12:14:53 |
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Mixed response from group. Readable and engaging, but with some plot weaknesses. Relatable to Kiwis. |
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By: WARK 003
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2022-09-07 12:12:21 |
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We all enjoyed it (for a change!). The plot was well contrived and kept us guessing to the end. The characters were credible; so much so that interest in what their lives would be in their future kept us talking. Not too much padding (clothes, food, scenery), the writing was crisp, and the fishing scenes on the river quite elegiac. |
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By: TAIRU 001
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2022-09-07 12:08:38 |
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The group enjoyed the book and found it an easy read. It gave us the opportunity for good discussion, particularly as it related to abuse which is a very relevant topic today. |
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By: NEWP 014
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2022-09-07 12:01:33 |
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A believable, gripping read. Nice to have a N.Z. context. |
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By: WANAK 008
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2022-09-07 11:59:59 |
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Generally liked - N.Z. author, interesting fishing and location descriptions. Weak plot and immature writing which annoyed some, but others were happy with it. |
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By: MATAM 002
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2021-02-23 14:27:18 |
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Very mixed reaction to this. The writing style was off putting for some of our group. Those that loved the story though, were thoroughly engrossed and found it an uplifting story in terms of Jessica's relationship with her son. |
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By: WELL 150
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2020-05-22 13:00:44 |
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We enjoyed a NZ author and a novel set in a familiar place. Very recognisable. |
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By: KATIK 001
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2019-04-10 14:59:03 |
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We all knew the Turangi portrayed, and felt that the essential New Zealand story was an excellent read. All learned a lot about fly fishing, agreeing it was most interesting. Shaw has a knack of casually putting the reader into each scene so that they enter the atmosphere and Jessica's feelings at each page turn. The lid was lifted on a world many of us vaguely knew but had never experienced, and we discussed the small episodes that become huge life changing consequences. No one had come across Tina Shaw before, but will now look for her other works. |
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