Welcome to Litsy!

sometimes u read a really long book by an author you have lukewarm feelings for and lo and behold, the book is lukewarm too.

#riotgrams These are my #favoritecovers. Two are the same book, different covers; I've always loved the older cover on the right, then I stumbled on the newer cover in B&N & had to have it-it is my all-time fave book ☺. The middle is just so striking I had to have & read it & the story is as wonderful as the cover.

Witi states that his book is personal, political, history and myth. I couldn't say it better. Some of the most heart wrenching writing & imagery that called to me from the roots of the land I live in.
But a hard book to recommend to others. You have to want a good dose of history with your narrative. For me that was great and eye opening. I understand many famous people and battles better as well as meeting vivid characters I won't forget.

I do love a good spidery cover 😍

I'm trying to read more New Zealand writers this year so that I'm not always recommending the same books. This one is great so far - feeling immersed in Maori culture. 👍