Becky Manawatu (Books)

Becky Manawatu Books

Becky Manawatu, an author of Ngāi Tahu descent, has made a significant literary impact with her debut novel, which garnered awards for best first fiction. Her writing delves into the complexities of human experience, exploring the intricate nature of relationships and the influence of setting. Manawatu approaches her craft with a keen eye for detail and a powerful narrative voice that draws readers in. Her works often resonate with themes of place and identity, offering profound insights into the essence of life and connection.

Auē

336 pages
12 hours of reading

WINNER OF THE JANN MEDLICOTT ACORN PRIZE FOR FICTION WINNER OF THE MITOQ BEST FIRST BOOK OF FICTION WINNER OF THE NGAIO MARSH AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL auē (verb) to cry, howl, groan, wail, bawl. (interjection) expression of astonishment or distress. Taukiri was born into sorrow. Auē can be heard in the sound of the sea he loves and hates, and in the music he draws out of the guitar that was his father's. It spills out of the gang violence that killed his father and sent his mother into hiding, and the shame he feels about abandoning his eight-year-old brother to a violent home. But Taukiri's brother, Ārama, is braver than he looks, and he has a friend, and his friend has a dog, and the three of them together might just be strong enough to turn back the tide of sadness. This bestselling multi-award winning-novel is both raw and sublime, introducing a compelling new voice in New Zealand fiction.