Where We Once Belonged by Sia Figiel

Where We Once Belonged

Sia Figiel

248 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction poetry informative slow-paced
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Description

Thirteen-year-old Alofa Filiga struggles to come to terms with womanhood, her search for identity, and the restrictions of life in her Samoan village.

Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 72%
challenging 54%
dark 36%
informative 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.61

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