Leaves of the Banyan Tree by Albert Wendt

Leaves of the Banyan Tree

Albert Wendt

424 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced
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An epic spanning three generations, Leaves of the Banyan Tree tells the story of a family and community in Western Samoa, exploring on a grand scale such universal themes as greed, corruption, colonialism, exploitation, and revenge. Winner of the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
informative 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.0

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