Airini Beautrais
Poet and book reviewer appearing on the programme to discuss and critique Michael Jackson's short story collection Outliers.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 3min
Book review: Outliers by Michael Jackson
Airini Beautrais, a poet and book reviewer, dives deep into Michael D. Jackson’s short story collection, Outliers. She shares how the unexpected twists in the stories captivated her. Highlighting Jackson's background as an anthropologist and poet, she reveals the blend of genres at play. Airini discusses the intriguing mix of fiction and autobiography while examining Antipodean characters that reflect Pākehā identity in Aotearoa, providing a thought-provoking critique of culture and place.
