Honiara: Village-City of Solomon Islands: By Clive Moore. Canberra: ANU Press, 2022. Pp. 548. A$99.00 paper (and free download).

Clive Moore's book, "Honiara: Village-City of Solomon Islands," is part of a trilogy that explores the history of Solomon Islands. The book focuses on the development of Honiara, the capital city, from its early days as a colonial center to its postcolonial status as an economic hub. Moore discusses various aspects of Honiara's history, including municipal authority, housing, infrastructure development, and the cultural and political landscape after independence. While the book acknowledges the challenges faced by Honiara, it also highlights the unique cultural elements that make it a "village-city." However, some readers may find the separation of a "Malaitan world" from a "Solomon Islander world" to be oversimplified and potentially misleading. Overall, the book provides a valuable resource for understanding the history of Honiara and Solomon Islands. [Extracted from the article]