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Celebration of the Straw ManDiscover a poignant journey through history with 'Celebration of the Straw Man' by Murray Rodgers. This evocative New Zealand fiction dives deep into the life of a World War Two artillery soldier, weaving a narrative that captures the essence of New Zealand's rural culture from the pre depression era. Readers will explore the profound impacts of war on family dynamics across generations and the enduring magic of companionship amidst the stunning New
Discover a poignant journey through history with 'Celebration of the Straw Man' by Murray Rodgers. This evocative New Zealand fiction dives deep into the life of a World War Two artillery soldier, weaving a narrative that captures the essence of New Zealand's rural culture from the pre-depression era. Readers will explore the profound impacts of war on family dynamics across generations and the enduring magic of companionship amidst the stunning New Zealand backcountry. Based loosely on the author's own parents, the story highlights Bill's transformation from a carefree childhood to a life shaped by the psychological scars of warfare, particularly relating to the harrowing experiences he faced in Italy during the Second World War. The novel artfully addresses the under-appreciated cost of war, exploring trauma through a series of fictional incidents inspired by the author's childhood. Set primarily against the backdrop of Southland and Canterbury, with poignant references to Monte Cassino, this beautifully written paperback is laced with sardonic Kiwi humour. A perfect read for those interested in historical fiction, military history, or New Zealand culture. Order now and immerse yourself in a story that’s not just an account of loss, but a celebration of resilience and human connection. ?? Delivery Information: Enjoy fast shipping across New Zealand! Order now to receive your copy promptly. Dimensions: 150 x 228 mm, 224 pages, published on 13-06-2022.Celebration of the Straw Man
Author: Murray Rodgers Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 150 x 228 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 13-06-2022
A sensitive and evocative account of the life of a New Zealand World War Two artillery soldier that gives insight into New Zealand's rural culture from the pre-depression years, the impact of war on a family through generations, and the magic of companionship in the New Zealand backcountry. The story is loosely based on the author's parents, with his father never seeming to adjust to what he experienced in Italy during the Second World War. Bill's journey is about his growth from childhood and the character he forges until needing to deal with teh effects of brutalizing trauma, and finding his path to self-acceptance through his relationship with his long-standing mate, Charlie, his wife Joan and their children. The under-appreciated cost of war and its psychological impact are dealt with through a series of fictional incidents, largely based on the author's childhood and teenage experiences. The setting is non-specific but is consistent with the Southland and Canterbury regions of New Zealand and Monte Cassino, Italy. Beautifully written and laced with sardonic Kiwi humour, the author's style is fluent and engaging; an easy read that deals with a difficult and often painful topic in a meaningful way.
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This was horribly made and a nightmare to put together. You have to basically bend the bars to get the coverings attached. The sizes don't match. The stickers that label the parts are impossible to remove and if you do get them off theres a lot of residue left behind. On top of that once it was put together I noticed theres a big dirty foot print on it which is definitely not mine.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026
★★★★★ 3
You have to add weight to it
Color: Coal Black
It does its job and it was easy to put together but it's a little on the flimsy side and it will easily be knocked down. So you're going to have to figure out a way to make the legs heavier? I used cinder blocks, single cinder blocks and it works just fine. Just know that it will knock over super easy
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
The snap to put them together.
Color: Coal Black
This came in handy in the foyer. I didn’t want to see the door from my couch. I must be weak found it hard to snap them together. I kept 2 my daughter took the other 2.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I have 2!
Color: Coal Black
My office is in my loft. But there are things along the wall I don’t want to look at. These work great. Hides what I don’t want to see & is a classy look in the room. Sturdy, easy to assemble, well made.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful room dividers! I'm glad I bought several.
Color: Light Beige, Size: 6-Panel
This room divider is perfect for my use. I bought one with 6 panels and another with 4 panels, mostly to hide areas of my living space when guests come over. The screens are attractive, a pleasing color, just the right height and width, and a very pretty design. They require no assembly and are easy to put in place. When not in use, they store in a compact fashion.
The only drawback is the odor from the manufacturing process. I left the screens on an enclosed porch with the windows open for about two weeks before I could tolerate the odor inside the house. After that, there was no problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026