Jake's Long Shadow Explained

Jake's Long Shadow
Author:Alan Duff
Country:New Zealand
Language:English
Subject:Gangster
Publisher:Vintage Press, New Zealand
Release Date:2002
Preceded By:Once Were Warriors
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

Jake's Long Shadow is a novel by Alan Duff, first published in 2002.[1] [2] It is the third book in the Once Were Warriors trilogy, following Jake "The Muss" Heke and his estranged family. Jake had previously driven his wife and children away because of his violent ways. The story shows new characters and their stories, such as Beth's new husband.

Unlike the previous two books, it has not had a film adaptation.

Notes and References

  1. News: Thomson . Margie . Alan Duff: Jake's Long Shadow . 12 July 2020 . . 6 November 2002.
  2. http://www.randomhouse.co.nz/books/alan-duff/jakes-long-shadow-9781869415112.aspx Random House