Alan Duff
Alan Duff is a contemporary New Zealand author and novelist, best known for his novel 'Once Were Warriors' which was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film. He has also written several other novels and works of nonfiction, often focusing on Maori social issues and the challenges faced by the indigenous population of New Zealand.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?
"What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?" by Alan Duff is a powerful and gritty novel that delves into the lives of a Maori family living in New Zealand. Set against a backdrop of poverty, violence, and racism, the story follows the struggles and triumphs of Jake, a young man desperate to escape the cycle of despair that has plagued his family for generations. With raw and unflinching honesty, the book explores themes of identity, love, and redemption, painting a vivid and haunting portrait of a community grappling with the consequences of a broken heart.
The 8512th Greatest Book of All Time
