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sroberts2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
cecereads__'s review
5.0
I loved the Kiwi and te reo that lined the pages of this book.
I could not have asked for a better book to begin the year with.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
gabde04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, and Sexual violence
2treads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Manawatu's Auē is affecting and carries the weight of the meaning of its title, which is felt from page to page. Our characters are battling with loss and trauma, with abuse and abandonment. There seems little to be joyful about under these circumstances and yet small niches of hope and happiness are sought and found, enjoyed even though they come with the press of grief.
The oppressive weight of each of our characters situations and experiences is felt as they each push through and attempt at living life the best they can. Even if it means running away, enduring domestic abuse, leaving behind loved ones for fear of bringing pain to their door, and refusing to face a grief that when acknowledged and borne together brings a special kind of healing.
Her prose is sharp and fierce and serves this story well. Auē will leave its mark of tears and beauty on readers.
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting