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Black As He's Painted
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Internationally, one of the most successful and important Kiwi writers ever

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P.D.R. Lindsay
Jan 19, 2013 rated it it was amazing
I always enjoy rereading this novel as Mr Whipplestone and Lucy are such delightful characters. The plot is a good tight one and I enjoy the usual display of Ms Marsh's writing skills.

The comments by some readers about racism are puzzling. The comments and attitudes of some of the less pleasant characters are still heard today. Just as loudly and nastily.

For Troy and Rory fans the glimpses of their relationship in the novel is another pleasure. Troy the artist is always fun to 'watch'. And Rory
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Ruth
Oct 16, 2010 rated it really liked it
Craig Sisterson
Jun 26, 2015 marked it as to-read