holapockito's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.25
allielh23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
scholastic_squid's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A quote from the back of the book: “ the author respectfully acknowledges the iwi of Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau, the tribes of Auckland — Te Rūnanga o Nhāti Whātua, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Ākitai Waiohua, Te Kawerau ā Maki, Te Patukirikiri. “
It is important to remember the names of the tribes and indigenous peoples. New Zealand, Australia, and the United States share similar brutal histories from the result of British rule.
It is important to remember the names of the tribes and indigenous peoples. New Zealand, Australia, and the United States share similar brutal histories from the result of British rule.
abriskeffervescence's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
omg_pear's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder and Racism
alliem's review against another edition
3.0
This is both very original and really straight forward. A little bit more of a ‘why’ and ‘how’ done it than a ‘whodunnit’. Loved learning about Māori culture and a very interesting context for me to be reading with the upcoming referendum here in Australia. Would recommend, we had a great discussion.
knitlitcamp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I hope there will be a sequel. Better the Blood introduces us to Maori perspective in a tense cat and mouse thriller.
becks's review
dark
informative
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0