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‘… one of the best books of the year…’
– Steve Braunias.
'The most honest book on the deer wars that I've read. Your book removes the fog of nostalgia, makes it real, makes it present. 5 big stars.’
– Nathan Weathington, 1964 magazine.
‘I’ve never read a book in a day. I read this in a night.’
– Sir Richard ‘Hannibal’ Hayes.
‘You’ve nailed it.’
– Dick Deaker.
'Some books you start reading and can't stop until you're finished. The Hollow Boys was a fascinating read. So fascinating that, having started, I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish. I highly recommend it. (Should I fall asleep at the desk this afternoon, it's your fault Peta Carey.)’
– Neil Kilby, writer, Atticus Road.
Tamatea Dusky
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The judging panel’s review when Tamatea Dusky won the Heritage Award and NZ Mountain Book of the Year in June 2021:
‘The book is clearly a labour of love and is a precious nod to the history and future of one of Aotearoa’s taonga, Dusky Sound. It beautifully articulates the unique atmosphere of the place, the rich heritage and stories, as well as the character of the people in the history and future of this special place. Carey speaks poignantly about the environmental endeavours being undertaken to manage the birds, flora and people of this place.’
‘It is truely fantastic. A balanced read that genuinely captures the essence of the place including the people.’
‘It is such a beautiful book and you truly have written a remarkable story of Fiordland’s Dusky Sound.’
‘11 out of 10.’
‘It is certainly not often that I enjoy a book as much as I did this one. Found it hard to put down.’
‘The images and layout are gorgeous, and the writing is even better. The chapters flow with an engaging cadence, with each chapter neatly linked to the next, and full of detail about personalities and politics that is largely missing from more formal histories.’
‘Peta has done New Zealand a real service in documenting Dusky Sound, a wonderful book.’
