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256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 070434355X
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Women’s Press
Publication date: 08 May 1993
Description
Mata, Makareta, and Missy, three Maori cousins, once shared a magical childhood moment. They have since followed separate and very different paths, yet their struggles offer insightful glimpses into the lives of contemporary New Zealand women. Pat...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
sad 76%
challenging 47%
hopeful 38%
dark 33%
tense 14%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Average rating
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Graphic
Miscarriage, Colonisation, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Racism
256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 070434355X
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Women’s Press
Publication date: 08 May 1993
Description
Mata, Makareta, and Missy, three Maori cousins, once shared a magical childhood moment. They have since followed separate and very different paths, yet their struggles offer insightful glimpses into the lives of contemporary New Zealand women. Pat...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
sad 76%
challenging 47%
hopeful 38%
dark 33%
tense 14%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Colonisation, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Racism