In one scene in this novel, a character uses aikido to throw another character into the sand, defending a boy who later destroys that man's prized guitar and a store window.
In one scene in this novel, a character uses aikido to throw another character into the sand, defending a boy who later destroys that man's prized guitar and a store window. The protagonist of this novel rejects another character's marriage proposal, leading him to crush the skull of a boy in his custody, who first appears with a thorn stuck in his heel. The protagonist of this novel lives in seclusion in "the Tower" until meeting Simon while spearfishing, and gradually develops a relationship with the abusive Joe, who leaves to find the sacred beach where the Great Canoes landed. Ending with the creation of a new family consisting of Joe, Simon, and Kerewin Holmes, and including a glossary of Maori words, for 10 points, name this novel by Keri Hulme.
In one scene in this novel, a character uses aikido to throw another character into the sand, defending a boy who later destroys that man's prized guitar and a store window.
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