This new, NZ fiction, I believe is a must for senior readers. The main character, Saffron Delaney is believable and very likeable. The cultural and spiritual aspects of the book are hugely engaging - What is tapu? How do non- Maori justify and qualify the notion of tapu? How does the past influence how we live now?
All huge questions that need some thought if we are to really understand and accept the values of biculturalism.
Those of you that have the time check out the author's blog and website - http://www.dawnrotarangi.blogspot.com/
And isn't it a great cover.........
