Slowing the Sun
by Nadine Hura
Review by Māia
Generous with insight and intimate korero, this book begins as an inquiry into the world of climate change activism and swiftly unfolds into an interrogation of the racist hierarchy of knowledge. These essays welcome us into the conversations being had in the margins, about our relationship with the natural world and the abundance of mahi that is dedicated to protecting that relationship. Hura’s words are rhythmically crafted, using language so precise and sensory that we are pulled into effect in surprising ways. In other words, it’s obvious that our author is a poet. Each essay is committed to revealing the interconnectedness and whakapapa of all that is before us, offering rich details of the author’s experience to deliver a truly phenomenal collection.
