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Once Were Warriors

by Alan Duff
$8.90
Once Were Warriors
Once Were Warriors

Gritty, transformative journey of a Maori family.

"Once Were Warriors" pulls no punches in its raw depiction of the struggles within Maori communities. If the intertwining of personal and cultural battles intrigues you, this book's in-depth character study and unflinching narrative will captivate you. The resilience and transformation of the protagonist, Beth, provides a beacon of hope amidst a very real depiction of societal issues, making it an essential read for those interested in the power of the human spirit.

  • Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Nominee for 2nd (Goodman Fielder Wattie) (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Once Were Warriors

by Alan Duff
$8.90
ISBN: 9780908884001
Authors: Alan Duff
Publisher: Tandem
Date of Publication: 1993-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 3645 readers)

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This hard-hitting novel is frank and uncompromising in its portrayal of Maori in New Zealand society. The driving force of writing carries the reader into a world of frustration, resentment and waste. It is a raw, powerful story, in which everyone is a victim until the strength and vision of one woman transcends brutality and leads the way to a new alternative.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Gritty, transformative journey of a Maori family.

"Once Were Warriors" pulls no punches in its raw depiction of the struggles within Maori communities. If the intertwining of personal and cultural battles intrigues you, this book's in-depth character study and unflinching narrative will captivate you. The resilience and transformation of the protagonist, Beth, provides a beacon of hope amidst a very real depiction of societal issues, making it an essential read for those interested in the power of the human spirit.

  • Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Nominee for 2nd (Goodman Fielder Wattie) (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.