Nice easy read on a long flight but it’s nothing out of the ordinary.
In September 1840, two ships arrive on the shores of the Waitematā Harbour to establish Auckland, the new capital of New Zealand. Among the settlers on board the Platina is young Harry, travelling alone and determined to return to family in England. But the more immediate challenge is finding food and shelter - and hiding the truth about Harry's real identity and what was left behind in Van Diemen's Land.
Excellent book. Difficult content matter at times but brilliantly written. Only stopped for cups of tea! An escape the cult novel with a difference.
I’d forgotten how much I love this series. Still as funny after all these years. Death is a wonderful character.
A fascinating read - read in one sitting. Set between 1978 and modern day NZ. Covers topics including abortion and was written in real time during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Zealand General Election, and a euthanasia referendum.
A disturbing situation but very well written about. Easy to read.
Easy reading at the end of a long year.
Struggling with new things at the moment, so I'm back rereading things I've read before. Easy and comfortable.