A review by raynatuina
Auē by Becky Manawatu
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
Make sure you have time to soak in this read. It's not one you can easily walk away from. But what a worthwhile read! I loved the beautiful interweaving of reo Māori – reo Pākehā just doesn't carry the same heart and this story needed all the heart Becky spilled out.
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Car accident, Colonisation, and Drug use