Te Kaihau/The Windeater explores the complexities of human existence through a series of interconnected stories. Authored by Keri Hulme, this English-language work was published by George Braziller on January 1, 1987. The book comprises 239 pages and delves into themes such as dreams, a woman who accidentally injures her son, the lives of sheep herders, encounters with whales, acts of violence, and the dynamics of family life.