163 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781869692995
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Huia Pub.
Publication date: 31 December 2007
Description
Finally in English, Island of Shattered Dreams is the first ever novel by an indigenous Tahitian writer. In a lyrical and immensely moving style, this book combines a family saga and a doomed love story, set against the background of French Polyne...
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Colonisation, War
163 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781869692995
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Huia Pub.
Publication date: 31 December 2007
Description
Finally in English, Island of Shattered Dreams is the first ever novel by an indigenous Tahitian writer. In a lyrical and immensely moving style, this book combines a family saga and a doomed love story, set against the background of French Polyne...
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, War