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The Broken DecadeExplore the intricacies of a pivotal era in New Zealand's history with 'The Broken Decade' by Malcolm McKinnon. This meticulously crafted book offers an in depth analysis of the 1930s Depression, a time marked by hardship and resilience. Measuring 170 x 240 mm, this paperback edition features 556 pages of thorough research, compelling narratives, and insightful perspectives. McKinnon's work captivates readers by delving into the political and economic
Explore the intricacies of a pivotal era in New Zealand's history with 'The Broken Decade' by Malcolm McKinnon. This meticulously crafted book offers an in-depth analysis of the 1930s Depression, a time marked by hardship and resilience. Measuring 170 x 240 mm, this paperback edition features 556 pages of thorough research, compelling narratives, and insightful perspectives. McKinnon's work captivates readers by delving into the political and economic turmoil of the time, shedding light on the vivid realities faced by those who lived through this challenging decade. From the opulence of the late 1920s to the harrowing struggles for survival, discover how the social landscape transformed in response to economic despair. The book examines the Queen Street riots, relief work, and personal accounts that shaped a generation, making it a vital resource for historians and casual readers alike. Through its detailed year-by-year analysis, 'The Broken Decade' becomes an indispensable addition to understanding New Zealand's past and how it informs the present. Secure your copy today and delve into the comprehensive narrative that portrays both the struggles and resilience of a nation. Delivery is prompt, with no unexpected import charges as this title is stocked locally in New Zealand. We’re happy to combine shipping for a more economical purchase. Embrace the opportunity to learn from history through this important literary work.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 556
Bind: paperback
Author: Malcolm McKinnon Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 12-09-2016
The Depression of the 1930s was a defining period in New Zealand history. It had its own vocabulary – swaggers and sugarbags, relief work and sustenance, the Queen Street riots and special constables – that was all too familiar to those who lived through that tumultuous decade. But one generation’s reality is another’s history. The desperate struggles experienced by many for work, food and shelter during the 1930s eventually gave way to the sunny postwar years, when the Depression was no more than an uncomfortable memory. And now, for the children of the twenty-first century, it’s just a word. While the lives of those most affected by the Depression have been admirably documented in oral histories in various forms, the political and economic context, and the manoeuvrings and responses to the unprecedented conditions have not, until now, been given the extensive analysis they deserve. The Broken Decade, Malcolm McKinnon’s detailed and absorbing history of this period, unpicks the Depression year by year. It begins by introducing the prosperous world of New Zealand in the late 1920s before focusing on the sudden onset of the Depression in 1930–31, the catastrophic months that followed and, finally, on the attempt to find a way back to that pre-Depression prosperity. Informed by exhaustive research, relevant statistics and fascinating personal accounts, and made accessible and meaningful by insightful analysis, this important book will become New Zealand’s definitive study of the 1930s Depression.
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★★★★★ 3
Not sure what to say…
Format: Kindle
It’s pretty cringe story, but great if you just want to erotica. I Wish there was more at the end.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
captivating story..
Format: Kindle
Wow.. you’re at a photo shoot in the jungle and suddenly you’re being attacked by natives making a daring escape, jump in a waterfall, float down a raging river to the ocean. Find yourselves stranded on an island for 3 months Helen and Lana fell in love.
This was a captivating story, well told, Helen and Lana anguish felt real.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Loved this story
Format: Kindle
This is hands down one of the best books I've read. The plot was great, the characters were sexy, intense and just explosive. I did not stop reading until I finished the book. Was hoping for a better ending since it was such a wonderful book. When I saw it was reprinted I figured that was why due to the ending being rushed. I'm still giving 5 stats due to their chemistry and the intense love they shared on and off the island beyond their rescue. I just wanted more for them at the end, and the the loser husband to get what he deserved.I look forward to maybe a second book on their passionate love story.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
★★★★★ 3
DNF
Format: Kindle
I decided to read this based on another review here. I started skipping and couldn't finish it. The writing is good but the behavior of the MCs put me off at times. Our parents took us camping (not car camping) a lot through my teens and the lesson was, from my youngest age, if the excrement encounters the turbine, get your bearings, assess, make a plan, follow it -- no time for drama. There would always be time for a freakout once the situation was resolved. (And if it wasn't resolved, freaking out wouldn't be an option.)
Apparently, neither Helen nor Lana were ever taught that lesson because there's plenty of drama, and I lost respect for them. Worse, the drama continues with this endless back and forth right up to the very last page. I actually blinked. I've read rushed endings before, but this took the cake.
Overall, this is a portrayal of women that bugged me. It felt almost stereotype-y regarding being overly dramatic and unable to keep it together under stress. Maybe I just hit the bad parts, but I couldn't keep reading to find out, in case there were more, and the repeated drama after the rescue didn't give me hope.
Please, Sapphic authors, can we have more books celebrating feminine resilience? Cara Malone has a pretty good one about a bunch of shipwrecked queer women. We need more of that, and less of this.
I'm giving this book 3 stars because the writing is good and I didn't finish, so may have missed better parts.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
★★★★★ 5
If you can only afford one craft book on Dialogue, this one is it.
Format: Hardcover
The art of dialogue. How does a writer get it just right to be effective, yet original, dramatic but not too dramatic, captivating and satisfying, and most important of all convincing? The thrust of this book is how McKee spends time on characterizations and the art of the subtext—vital to thrilling and effective dialogue. McKee explains how subtext works, the thinking behind it, shows you its most effective moments, why it works well or poorly, and gives you the tools to make it work. The result: amazingly clear insight. No kidding, if you want to fully understand subtext in dialogue and sharpen your skills, this is the writing book to get.
Conflict in dialogue, turning points, even sentence designs techniques. McKee describes the “suspense sentence” and the “periodic sentence.” Because prose is a natural medium for storytelling, you will learn how Charles Dickens used ‘counter pointing exposition’ and its effectiveness for the reader. I hadn’t seen this kind of hook in writing before, hadn’t heard this term before. Very powerful technique; of course none of us writes like Dickens, but what an example on how to swoop the reader in.
What’s one of the takeaways in Dialogue by Robert McKee? “Quality storytelling inspires quality dialogue.” Which inspires a read of McKee’s other remarkable craft book “Story”—a great companion read as both books belong on any serious writer’s bookshelf.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016