What We Thought About 1985 by Dominic Hoey

What we thought about 1985 by Dominic Hoey

Claire Mabey and Lyric Waiwiri-Smith discuss Dominic Hoey’s latest novel, a vivid evocation of 1980s Grey Lynn. Claire Mabey: Lyric, I ate this book whole. I couldn’t put it down once I started. The voice of Obi – the narrator – is so clear and lively. What was your reading experience like? Lyric Waiwiri-Smith: Reading it was just like being back in Auckland, growing up on the streets of Grey Lynn and hoping you might be able to scab some money …

Art, Religion, and Culture in the ’80s

A new book examines the impact of the decade with engaging prose but less than honest assessments of the moral costs.