Pūrākau: Māori Myths Retold by Māori Writers by Witi Ihimaera, Whiti Hereaka

Pūrākau: Māori Myths Retold by Māori Writers

Witi Ihimaera, Whiti Hereaka

400 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Ranginui, Papatuanuku, Maui, Tawhaki . . . our enduring stories retold. A lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of purakau - Maori myths - by contemporary Maori writers. Ka mua, ka muri . . . Ancient Maori creation myths, portrayals of lar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
informative 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.19

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