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Bezig met laden... Dogside Story (origineel 2001; editie 2001)door Patricia Grace
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Set just before the turn of the millennium in 2000, Dogside Story takes place in a rural Maori community historically born of a family feud. The novel deals with family, using communication to resolve community problems, and the erosion of traditions as the younger people adopt the ways of the white people or move away to the cities. Storytelling is important to the community and many wonderful stories are woven into the narrative. I struggled with this book due to dialogue which is rich in accents and lingo as well as the large cast of characters who I found difficult to sort out. That of course is reader error and should not reflect poorly on this lyrical, insightful,and humorous novel. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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There is conflict in the whanau. The young man Te Rua holds a secret for life, the one to die with . But he realises that if he is to acknowledge and claim his daughter, the secret will have to be told. The Sisters are threatening to drag the whanau through the courts. But why? What is really going on? Meanwhile, wider events are encroaching. Visitors will arrive in numbers to this East Coast site, wanting to be among the first in the world to see the new millennium. There are plans to be put into action, there's money to be made, and there's high drama as the millennium turns . . . Like Potikibefore it, Dogside Storyis set in a rural Maori coastal community. The power of the land and the strength of the whanau are life-preserving forces. This rich and vivid novel, threaded with humour, presents a powerful picture of Maori in modern times. Also available as an eBook Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)823.914Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1945-1999LC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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In Dogside Story Rua comes to terms with a secret he has been carrying for years. During Rua's journey, Patricia Grace depicts a fascinating portrayal of modern day Maori culture – how the culture deals with modern laws which overshadow and conflict with Maori ancient laws, the importance of family, how the community works together, the connection with the sea and the importance of music. I loved this book from the first word to the last - it is beautifully written and has a very unique way of looking at the world. ( )