The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera

The Whale Rider

Witi Ihimaera

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The whale rider was Kahutia Te Rangi. Ancestor of the people of Te Tai Rawhiti, he travelled from Hawaiki, the place of the Ancients, to the east coast of New Zealand. Then there was Kahu. The first great-grandchild of the whanau, she was loved by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,564 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
adventurous 60%
inspiring 42%
reflective 40%
hopeful 38%
informative 16%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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