Pounamu Pounamu by Witi Ihimaera

Pounamu Pounamu

Witi Ihimaera

187 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective slow-paced
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Pounamu Pounamu is classic Ihimaera and also classic New Zealand literature. First published in 1972, it was his first book, which as he says in his new introduction ‘fulfilled a childhood vow: to write about Māori using his own self and home plac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 63%
funny 45%
hopeful 45%
sad 45%
informative 27%
inspiring 27%
lighthearted 27%
relaxing 18%
challenging 9%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | N/A: 30% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.21

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