Tangi by Witi Ihimaera

169 pages first pub 1973 (editions) user-added

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Tangi is a poetic drama in prose, about a young man and his father. It is an account of death, but also an affirmation of life. Tangi describes simply and sincerely, the Maori values placed on life; and on aroha, love and sympathy for each other.

Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 85%
sad 71%
hopeful 42%
informative 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 57%
fast 28%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.4

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