The Imaginary Lives Of James Pōneke by Tina Makereti

The Imaginary Lives Of James Pōneke

Tina Makereti with Toby Webster (Narrator)

7 hours, 49 minutes first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A vivid novel about a Māori boy exhibited in Victorian London – a provocative tale about what makes us human. 'The hour is late. The candle is low. Tomorrow I will see whether it is my friends or a ship homewards I meet. But I must finish my story...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
dark 70%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
informative 30%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.88

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