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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
I don't really know what to make of Ihimaera. A couple of the stories were great, most were just OK. I'm really glad I read this as it is a very important work of New Zealand literature, but I feel like it was groundbreaking for social & political reasons, rather than the quality of its writing.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this book!!! It felt so homely and cosy and reflective and was quite different which I liked!! Witi’s writing style is very unique and I’m excited to read more of his work. Only reason it got 4 stars from me is because I just didn’t like one of the short stories, but I loved all the others!!
A lovely dip into the sparkling water of Māori literature. Some of these stories were very moving and Tangi left me tear-streaked.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I feel like I'm the most generous goodreads reviewer I know but I'm just gonna start another review by saying 'I loved it'. Totally easy to read collection of short stories set in marae and rural Maori areas or w Maori protagonists returning to the marae. These were all beautiful absorbing rich short stories and I like how he wrote from many different POVs through the course of this collection.
This was fine, which is usually my stance on short stories collections I manage to finish. (Why do I keep starting them when I want longer form content??) The stories are interesting but the writing style is a little sparse for me.
a collection of short stories about growing up Māori, all beautifully written. as a white Australian who's moved to Aotearoa (NZ), i don't have any knowledge of the Māori people and their history, so this was a lovely start to my dive into NZ literature, specifically literature written by and about Māori people. can't wait to read the Whale Rider by this same author!
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes