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Title:	Crazy Love
Authors:	Allan, Rosetta
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	329
Year:	2021
Language:	English
Description:	When Vicki and Billy meet and fall in love, the world is their oyster. From 1980's Napier to the bright lights of Auckland and the lure of the mighty dollar, their relationship is a wild rollercoaster ride. There is flair and talent, living the high life, having a family, and then there is the spectre of mental illness. Can love really conquer all? Reflecting the author's own experiences, this is the raw and gripping story of a tumultuous relationship laid bare and a skilfully rendered portrayal of New Zealand over time.
Categories:	Fiction NZ, Faction, Love Story, Medical/Health, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, Popular Fiction, Content may disturb, 2025 Titles, New Adult

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By: HAMIL 068		2026-01-10 14:40:00

The message that love conquers all is insightful; exploring dysfunctional relationships alongside living with the realities of mental illness. Her vivid descriptions brought the scenes to life, especially for those of us who remember 1980s Hawkes Bay. We enjoyed the quirky character names, which added a touch of humour to such a heavy theme. Overall, we enjoyed this book, as it made us think about how we view mental health and relationships.

By: WELL 046		2025-11-20 11:24:18

Most members enjoyed the start of this book, and were intrigued by the world it described, but felt the story became les coherent and engaging as it went on. The uneasy overlap between fiction and memoir was also problematical for some of us.

By: AUCK 007		2025-11-02 15:48:36

Well-written, convincing, and hopeful.

By: WESTP 006		2025-06-30 10:01:15

Impressions of the book were varied amongst the group. Some said they couldn't put it down, while others couldn't finish it. Everyone thought it was very confronting and well-written.

By: NORTH 009		2025-05-07 10:39:55

Everyone enjoyed this book.

By: AUCK 137		2025-03-24 10:13:21

Initially some of our group found the style of this book difficult but after some persuasion continued to read, and grew into the genre and the style to the point of rating the story highly.

By: AUCK 224		2025-03-23 07:27:12

The group did not like this book at all. The subject matter was too confronting as several members had family who are bipolar. They questioned why an author would write an autobiography and market it as a novel. The sarcastic pseudonyms given to real people in the story alienated the group even more from the author. Not many actually bothered to finish the story.

By: MATAM 004		2024-11-21 11:56:13

The essence of this book falls into place when you read the notes, and find out it is her story. Raises discussion about mental health in N.Z.