Pounamu Pounamu by Witi Ihimaera

Pounamu Pounamu

Witi Ihimaera

175 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective slow-paced
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Pounamu Pounamu is classic Ihimaera. First published om 1972, it was immediately endorsed by Maori and Pakeha alike for its original stories that showed how important Maori identity is for all New Zealanders. Ihimaera explores what it is like to b...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 109 reviews

Moods

reflective: 76%

emotional: 70%

funny: 52%

sad: 41%

lighthearted: 35%

hopeful: 29%

informative: 23%

inspiring: 23%

relaxing: 17%

challenging: 5%

mysterious: 5%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
30% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
30% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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