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188 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140088038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 12 September 2001
Description
In a small coastal community threatened by developers who would ravage their lands it is a time of fear and confusion - and growing anger. The prophet child Tokowaru-i-te-Marama shares his people's struggles against bulldozers and fast money talk....
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 53%
challenging 46%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 26%
dark 17%
mysterious 12%
tense 11%
adventurous 9%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Death, RacismModerate
Child death, Mental illnessMinor
Bullying
188 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140088038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 12 September 2001
Description
In a small coastal community threatened by developers who would ravage their lands it is a time of fear and confusion - and growing anger. The prophet child Tokowaru-i-te-Marama shares his people's struggles against bulldozers and fast money talk....
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 53%
challenging 46%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 26%
dark 17%
mysterious 12%
tense 11%
adventurous 9%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Death, RacismModerate
Child death, Mental illnessMinor
Bullying