The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera

The Whale Rider

Witi Ihimaera

150 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

Eight-year-old Kahu, a member of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, fights to prove her love, her leadership, and her destiny. Her people claim descent from Kahutia Te Rangi, the legendary ‘whale rider.’ In every generation since Kahutia, a...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
emotional 62%
inspiring 42%
reflective 39%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 16%
sad 14%
informative 12%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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