The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
Category: NZ Book Awards
The Luminaries – Eleanor Catton
READ FOR BOOKERTHON ❖ “The Luminaries is a ghost story and murder mystery set in Hokitika, New Zealand. It is 832 pages and won the Booker Prize. “Its protagonist Walter Moody comes across 12 men having a secret meeting in the lounge of his hotel… Continue Reading “The Luminaries – Eleanor Catton”
The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine Twelve year old Frankie Parsons worries about many things. His mother, who never leaves the house, is the only person who takes his concerns seriously. He develops the habit of posing a serious question to her at 10pm every… Continue Reading “The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi”
The Vintner’s Luck – Elizabeth Knox
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine The unorthodox story of a French winemaker and his homosexual love affair with an angel. ❚ “One summer night in 1808, Sobran Jodeau sets out to drown his sorrows in his family’s vineyard when he stumbles upon an angel. Once he… Continue Reading “The Vintner’s Luck – Elizabeth Knox”
The Whale Rider – Witi Ihimaera
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy Kahu Apirana is a 12-year-old Maori girl who wants to become the chief of her tribe, but must battle her great-grandfather to make herself heard. ♥ “Maori chief Koro Apirana is angered when his grandson’s wife gives birth… Continue Reading “The Whale Rider – Witi Ihimaera”
The Bone People – Keri Hulme
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy Joe Gillayley is a widower who maintains a love-hate relationship with his mute, adoptive son, Simon. Both male characters are prone to violence. Kerewin is a reclusive painter who comes into their lives. Set on NZ’s West Coast,… Continue Reading “The Bone People – Keri Hulme”
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