Maiba, a Papuan Novel by Russell Soaba

Maiba, a Papuan Novel

Russell Soaba

115 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The only child of the last chief of Makawana village, Maiba struggles to hold her people together in face of the polarizing forces of convention and modernization. Both protective and painfully aware of the weaknesses of her own community, Maiba a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
informative 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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