I didn't enjoy this short collection as much as the one (by the same author) that I read yesterday. Part of that, I think, is because there's a much more genealogical focus in Manihikian Traditional Narratives. I'm pretty ignorant of Cook Islands history and culture, so the long lists of names kind of lost me. I can see that it's probably a very useful resource for those with a bit more knowledge than me though!

The highlight of this book is the stunning black and white pointillist illustrations by the Raratongan artist Rennie Peyroux. It's worth taking a look at just for those.