The Imaginary Lives of James Pōneke by Tina Makereti

The Imaginary Lives of James Pōneke

Tina Makereti

256 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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From an early age, James Poneke has had to play a role to survive. But what of the real James?While exhibited as a curiosity, a Maori boy turns his gaze on Victorian London. ‘The hour is late. The candle is low. Tomorrow I will see whether it is m...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 77 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

dark: 70%

emotional: 64%

reflective: 64%

challenging: 52%

sad: 47%

informative: 23%

hopeful: 5%

inspiring: 5%

tense: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

58% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

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