The Uncle's Story by Witi Ihimaera

The Uncle's Story

Witi Ihimaera

373 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Michael Mahana's personal disclosure to his parents leads to the uncovering of another family secret-about his uncle, Sam, who had fought in the Vietnam War.Now, armed with his uncle's diary, Michael goes searching for the truth about his uncle, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 75%
dark 75%
sad 75%
hopeful 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.31

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