The Pounamu Prophecy, by Cindy Williams
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The Pounamu Prophecy, by Cindy Williams
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Two women, two cultures and an ancient Maori prophecy that will change their lives.Since she watched her village burn to the ground, Mere’s life has been anything but dull. Now as an older woman she has come to stay with Helene and James to finish writing her life story – a tale of injustice, revenge and reconciliation.But Helene and James have their own problems. After five years together, their marriage has become dull,predictable, boring … and it starts to unravel.Weaving fiction with the traumatic history of the Ngati Whatua tribe of Auckland, The Pounamu Prophecy sweeps from the sultry heat of Australia to the verdant shores of New Zealand.
The Pounamu Prophecy, by Cindy Williams- Amazon Sales Rank: #842918 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-10-01
- Released on: 2015-10-01
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author Cindy Williams is Principal Research Scientist in the Security Studies Program at MIT.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Intriguing and Informative By ToriPeterson I really enjoyed this book. It captivated me right away and I learned so much by reading it! I didn't have trouble at all with any words or meanings throughout this book. The author does a fantastic job of writing so whether you are familiar with New Zealand terms or not you know what is going on.Mere was my favorite character. She really grew throughout the story and I was very impressed by her accomplishments. She was the glue that held the story together so to speak. She was the first character that pulled me in.James and Helen were frustrating. Both seemed to put such little effort into their marriage and instead put their careers first and foremost. With that kind of attitude it is no wonder they were having problems. Their communication, or lack thereof, did not help their situation. I wanted to shake both of them and talk sense into them. I was admittedly kept on the edge of my seat wondering what would become of these two next. By the end I warmed up to both of them as well though.Each one of the characters grew so much for the better which was very nice to see. I was more than pleased.I had no idea of the severity of the trouble in New Zealand so long ago and feel for all the losses of life and land. It is nice when there are books that bring those points to life, and give a voice for those that cannot speak.I definitely recommend this book. It has everything. I was held in suspense not knowing what would happen next!Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book as a BookCrash member in exchange for my unbiased review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. How does one convey the necessary facts without sounding like a university lecturer By Amazon Customer Cindy Williams’ The Pounamu Prophecy is an ambitious historical novel providing insight into the Ngati Whatua tribe of Auckland, New Zealand.As a child of the Ngati Whatua tribe of Auckland, New Zealand, Mere watched her people crumble when their homes destroyed by a merciless white government hell bent on obtaining as much land as possible with little respect for its traditional owners and their culture.The trauma of losing her home is something that has haunted Mere for many years. Now entering her twilight years, she is determined to share her story. Staying with a friend’s relatives in Australia whilst putting the final touches on her book, Mere finds herself thrown into the turmoil of a disintegrating marriage. Will her own experiences with loss and regret lead her new founds friends through this bumpy time, or is their relationship beyond saving?I would consider myself something of a history buff and am a sucker for historical fiction. The Pounamu Prophecy fit in quite well with my literary tastes and as Maori history is something I’m not all that familiar with, I was intrigued by the promise of its tale.Historical fiction writers, in my opinion, have a difficult task. How much does one presume the reader knows of the period about which they are reading? How does one convey the necessary facts without sounding like a university lecturer? In this novel, Williams sets the tone just right. At no point did I feel that I was being bombarded with facts about a topic I was unfamiliar with, nor did I feel out of my depth when reading this novel which explores a culture I knew nothing of. Her writing is light and easy to read, despite the somewhat heaviness of the topic. It piqued my interest and upon closing the book, I was eager to find out more about the culture which featured so strongly in this novel, something which I think is a hallmark of great historical fiction.Honestly, if I was to pick on one thing in this book, it would be the Australian characters, Helene and James. Whilst the Maori characters and their stories were engaging, so much so that I didn’t want their tale to end, Helene and James fell short of perfect for me. They were two-dimensional and somewhat unlikeable, content to throw away their marriage at the first sign of struggle and jump into bed with any old flame that might appear on the scene. For me it was a shame that so much of the book was spent on these somewhat undeserving characters.Overall, this book is an interesting take on historical fiction. Though it does have its pitfalls, the highlights are enough for me to want to read more of Williams’ work. A delight for fans of historical or romance fiction.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I read this in 1 Day! By Elizabeth Carr Have you ever discovered that life wasn't all that you thought it would be? Have you ever noticed that things seem to stay the same? Have you ever experienced that nothing good or bad seems to really faze your routine, your stamina, or your work ethic? Have you ever just stopped to think, to wonder, to try something new?The Pounamu Prophecy is a book that not only captures your mind with the force of rushing river water; but it releases your soul and provides freedom to think. It follows the lives of 3 people; in which each person is faced with life crunching challenges, soul quenching agony, and mind blowing opportunities to see truth. Meet Mere a wonderful native of the Ngati Whatua tribe of Auckland, we get to experience her childhood memories of watching her village burn to the ground, of the government lie and break promises throughout her whole age of growing. We get to see what it took for this mighty Tribe to stay strong, and hope on.What if your perspective on things changed when your raft you've been using to float through life suddenly rammed into giant boulders? What if your whole life turned upside down because the creek bed you have always been flowing down has suddenly dropped out into a waterfall? What if you were given the chance to make things change for the better? Would you? What if you were brought into the path of an enemy what would you do?The Pounamu Prophecy is a book that clutches at the feelings within your soul, feelings you might not have known you would experience. It snatches and clings to the brightest thoughts within your mind like a thorny barb, which can become somewhat painful. This book follows the life that Helen and James have built for 5 years as a married couple. We are invited into intimate closeness to their inner struggles, their lack of communication as a couple, and their lack of vibrancy together.I am loving this book. I will treasure it for a long time. I love Aussie Authors, of the handful that I have had the privilege of reading their works, their imagery, their passion, and their detailed fluency is impeccable. As a reader, I was drawn into the land, into the country, into the daily lives of these 3 very human, very weak and beautiful people's lives like they were friends I have known for a long time. I cried when they cried, I was frustrated when they were, I wanted to slap them across their faces and give them a good shake (because I felt like I could as a friend) at their stupidity and lack of hope, faith, and belief. That is how well written this wonderful little book is.I want to quote the best part of the book: "No race is better than another; we are all human, capable of great evil and great good." pg. 186. You will see how hope breaks down barriers, how love transcends weakness and sin, and how truth and forgiveness are keys to a happy life. I highly recommend this book!If you would like clarification on the violence, sexual content please ask a question, but know that it may give away important discoveries for the book.*To comply with the FTC regulations, I am clearly stating that I did receive a complimentary copy of this book through BookCrash in exchange for an honest, non biased review, to be posted on 2 different sites.
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