The Parihaka Woman by Witi Ihimaera

The Parihaka Woman

Witi Ihimaera

318 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

Richly imaginative and original, weaving together fact and fiction, The Parihaka Woman sets the remarkable story of Erenora against the historical background of the turbulent and compelling events that occurred in Parihaka during the 1870s and 188...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
informative 83%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.9

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