Frangipani by Célestine Vaite

304 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 163 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
emotional 57%
reflective 50%
funny 46%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 21%
informative 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 3%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 34%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.74

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