Tangi by Witi Ihimaera

204 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

Tangi is a poetic drama in prose, about a young man and his father. It is an account of death, but also an affirmation of life. Tangi describes simply and sincerely, the Maori values placed on life; and on aroha, love and sympathy for each other.

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 90%
sad 80%
hopeful 40%
informative 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 30%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.35

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