Review:
Once Were Warriors
overall review score: 4.2
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Once Were Warriors is a novel written by New Zealand author Alan Duff. It tells the story of a Māori family struggling with poverty, abuse, and violence in urban New Zealand.
Key Features
- Powerful storytelling
- Exploration of social issues
- Raw emotions
Pros
- Gripping narrative
- Realistic portrayal of issues faced by indigenous communities
- Emotionally impactful
Cons
- Contains scenes of violence and abuse which may be triggering for some readers
- Some may find the themes too dark or depressing