Frangipani by Célestine Vaite

294 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

In Tahiti, it's a well-known fact that women are wisest, mothers know best, and Materena Mahi knows best of all -- or so everyone except for her own daughter thinks. Soon enough, mother and daughter are engaged in a tug-of-war that tests the bonds...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 70%
emotional 55%
reflective 51%
funny 44%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 22%
informative 11%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.73

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