What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1997)

by Alan Duff

Series: Once Were Warriors (2)

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The raw and powerful sequel to Once Were Warriors.It is six years since Jake's daughter Grace hanged herself. Jake's wife, Beth, has left him, his son Nig was killed in a gangland fight - his only consolations are drink and his memories. His daughter Polly is determined to escape the violence that is destroying the Maoris. But can Jake, too, redeem himself?… (more)

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This is a very satisfactory follow-on from "Once Were Warriors". I have not seen the movie of this story but I can sure see Tem Morrison in the role of Jake. (

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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? [1999 film] by Ian Mune

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1997

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Jake Heke

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To my father, Gowan. My grandfather, Oliver. And to love mending most things. Thanks to G. K. and K. K. for childhood memories.

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The raw and powerful sequel to Once Were Warriors.It is six years since Jake's daughter Grace hanged herself. Jake's wife, Beth, has left him, his son Nig was killed in a gangland fight - his only consolations are drink and his memories. His daughter Polly is determined to escape the violence that is destroying the Maoris. But can Jake, too, redeem himself?

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