The Imaginary Lives of James Poneke by Tina Makereti

The Imaginary Lives of James Poneke

Tina Makereti

256 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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James Poneke is a young Maori orphan, raised by missionaries, with a burning desire to travel and explore the world. When an English artist on a tour of New Zealand invites James to return home with him, the boy eagerly accepts and agrees to becom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 76%
reflective 61%
challenging 53%
emotional 53%
sad 46%
informative 30%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.81

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