Charity Norman has been internationally critically acclaimed in mainstream media

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Interviews and Articles

Newsroom 2024 – Charity writes about the personal story behind her novel Remember Me.
Sunday Star Times 2023 – Craig Sisterson writes for the post about Charity Norman’s Ngaio Marsh Award Win, and what happened on the night of the announcement.
Stuff 2022 - Nikki Macdonald visited Charity at home in Waipukurau, where they talked about Charity’s experience with emigration and personal story behind Remember Me.
Together We Read – Video interview with Wellington City Libraries in 2024.
The Spinoff 2022 – Article written by Catherine Woulfe, an interview with Charity about her writing and the inspiration behind her novel Remember Me.
Heart to heart with Rae Cowie 2021 – Written interview where Charity talks about her career and personal life.
The Independent UK 2012 - Charity relates humorous experiences from her career as a barrister.

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What Critics are Saying
"She presents us an all-too-real and all-too-relatable narrative; a good person whose nature is twisted for evil, and I mean genuinely evil, purposes."
The Spinoff - NZ

Home Truths
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What Critics are Saying
" All this means that Home Truths is an immensely gripping read. The pace never let up and I enjoyed the everyday family life elements just as much as the parts that were more psychological thriller-like in their execution. Exhilarating, sad and fascinating, Home Truths is a brilliant read."
Short Book and Scribes UK

Home Truths
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"This is the most poignant, lovely book I’ve read in a very long while. Once I realized it wasn’t the typical crime read that I’d expected it to be, the powerful impact of the book surprised me. The ending, while bittersweet, couldn’t be more perfect and guarantees most readers will shed a few tears as an emotional response is unavoidable."
Crime Fiction Critic Australia

Remember Me
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What Critics are Saying
"The former barrister draws readers in with the depth of her characters and quality of her writing, and splits your defences with well-placed uppercuts, rather than looping haymakers."
Good Reading Magazine Australia

Home Truths
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What Critics are Saying
"Norman has created a terrific suspense novel that ultimately shows how people might behave under extreme pressure and reminds us that dealing with issues as they happen can save a lot of angst if they're left to fester."
Stuff NZ

The Secrets of Strangers
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Reading Notes & Resources

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