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Manhood
The world has been 'cleansed' by the impact of an astronomical event and civilization as we know it is shattered. From the wreckage, a technological society in New Zealand emerges. They build a city that they call 'New Hope'; a utopia, but it comes with sacrifices.
Anso McDiarmid is a troubled teenager in the city who isn't prepared to make those sacrifices. He decides to take action and the story follows his maturing into manhood.
A story that gives the reader a view of a possible future, while reflecting on the past and exploring ideas of social reform, indigenous issues, and an insight into the male mind when faced with some of the major episodes of a man's life.
Anso McDiarmid is a troubled teenager in the city who isn't prepared to make those sacrifices. He decides to take action and the story follows his maturing into manhood.
A story that gives the reader a view of a possible future, while reflecting on the past and exploring ideas of social reform, indigenous issues, and an insight into the male mind when faced with some of the major episodes of a man's life.
294 pages, ebook
First published July 29, 2013
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February 5, 2019
An intelligent, thought provoking first novel by this new author. The book is well researched, touching on cultural issues with sensitivity. An imaginative glimpse into the mind of a pubescent boy in an alien world. An enjoyable read.
September 3, 2014
A good dystopian novel set in New Zealand with an enlightening overview of traditional Maori culture.
February 21, 2019
An imaginative glimpse of a possible future, and a startling revelation which takes the story in an unexpected direction, this is an enjoyable read with a likable main character and delves into NZ's cultural societal history.
Well worth a read
Well worth a read
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