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grebegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I listened to the audiobook read by Author Witi Imiraeha. It was nice, like being told a story by your grandpa. I also loved how he sung in te reo Maori.
I had seen the movie and loved it. The book was a bit slow to start but once it got into it I really loved the progression of the characters, the mythology. and the inclusion of the whales as characters in their own right.
I found Koru Apirana absolutely infuriating.. the old Paka! But I loved Nanny Flowers and Rawiri. I also enjoyed the humour interspersed that lightened the story.
I had seen the movie and loved it. The book was a bit slow to start but once it got into it I really loved the progression of the characters, the mythology. and the inclusion of the whales as characters in their own right.
I found Koru Apirana absolutely infuriating.. the old Paka! But I loved Nanny Flowers and Rawiri. I also enjoyed the humour interspersed that lightened the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Animal death
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Death of parent, Racism, Colonisation, Grief, Blood, Body shaming, and Car accident
melodyseestrees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Sexism, and Animal death
Moderate: Racism, Body shaming, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Colonisation, Death, Racism, and Xenophobia
bexi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Racism, Car accident, and Body shaming
Minor: Death, Xenophobia, Colonisation, and Death of parent
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