Fiction Reviews
VIVIDLY WRITTEN WITH GREAT IMAGINATION
Shades of Roald Dahl’s inventive language
The mix of wild horses, native peoples, and war sounds irresistible
Full of mystery strength tenderness
Beautiful writing
funny, exciting and scary
an
out-of-this-world story
Bigger than Harry Potter
I love this book
epic love story for the ages
a really unexpected, big voice
I constantly had chills for the final few chapters
Mr. Williams should not, I repeat NOT, ever stop writing such exquisite stories!
absolute masterpiece
you write about women so beautifully
Unput-downable
I really liked the muffled clapping of the women's gloved hands
after Aroha finished her speech
NON FICTION REVIEWS
Compelling reading!
Alister Browne
Evening Standard
There will be a few keeping dark secrets who won’t sleep easy after reading this book.
Tracey Jackson
Tony Williams is a person who likes to entertain, in person, on film or in print. He’s produced some excellent books in his literary career
Jillian Allison-Aitken, Southland Times
fascinating read
HJ Gisborne Herald
A book that tells it like it is but ultimately lets the reader decide for themselves
Sherrie Smith
Greymouth Evening Star
well written and clear
Joseph Romanos
Anecdotes sparkling with compassion and wit.
Graeme Cass
Hawkes Bay Today
well-researched and thought-provoking
Des Bell,
Northern Advocate
conveys the frustration, anger, hopelessness and courage
Ian McGibbon
Dominion Post
deftly interweaves the experiences of the fighting men with analysis of the action.
Gavin Ellis
NZ Herald editor-in-chief
powerful narrative…a feeling for the confusion, frustration and the relentless courage demanded
Mark Sheehan
…gripping narrative…
Mike Crean
The Press
... such a good writer I found myself taking car registration numbers and descriptions, checking out strangers doing unusual things in odd places. I just couldn't help it, [because of] his ability to set the scene and draw in his readers.
Daily Post
stimulating, informative, debatable and above all, makes readers think for themselves
Margaret Christensen Daily Post
True tales of crime and criminals never fail to fascinate
National Business Review
I enjoyed and delighted in this book. The sights, sounds and smells were right here.
Radio Southland
A good read
Belinda Gallagher
An absorbing read
Ron Chambers
Dunedin Star
knows how to write when it comes to recalling memorable events
Southland Times
deeply moving stories
RSA
powerful and moving stories…written as though the people themselves were speaking – nothing has been censored.
Janette Gellatly
The Mirror
A thought-provoking read.
Sharon Chambers
The Star
Williams writes the devastating story without thrills. This story attacks one’s emotional state.
Pat White, Wairarapa News
…well researched, concise, yet interesting throughout, resulting in a fascinating collection of human tales.
Graeme Pennell, Otago Daily Times
An interesting bedside book, but also unsettling.
Sunday Star Times
not a book to pick up when you are home alone at night.
Mandy Harper Ashburton Guardian
leaves you with a feeling of looking over your shoulder
Tammy Saunders
An absorbing read
MBC, Christchurch Star
sends shivers up your spine
Tania McCann
Southland Express
Well-drawn descriptions of personalities, locality and atmosphere
John Gunn
combined individual soldier’s accounts with an overview of the battle as it progressed to make this book read like a novel.
Janette Gellatly
powerful insights
Neil Francis
a flair for retelling lucidly and succinctly
Iain Sharp
Sunday Star Times
Funny, irreverent and factual
JT Gisborne Herald