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Frangipani
Frangipani
Author: Célestine Vaite
ISBN-13: 9780316114660
ISBN-10: 0316114669
Publication Date: 2/7/2006
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 35 ratings
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Book Type: Paperback
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9 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

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Helpful Score: 3
Very interesting fiction - gives one some insight into the everyday life of Tahitians in a humorous way. Written by a Tahitian woman.
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Helpful Score: 2
Excellent story about relationships especially mother-daughter. Set in Tahiti and the cultural background and life in the South Pacific add a certain delightful feel to the story. I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading more about Materena Mahi and her family and culture. I highly recommend this book. A fast, entertaining read.
Carol
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Helpful Score: 1
A charming read; a glimpse of life in matriarchal Tahiti; a loving look at the relationship of mother and daughter, surrounded by a very large extended family.
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Helpful Score: 1
Very cool story about a woman in Tahiti. It's so true-to-life...I should know, because I lived in the South Pacific for three years, and the conversations and attitudes in this book are SO accurate!
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Helpful Score: 1
Quote from cover: "Vaite's work celebrates the vibrant fullness and humor of daily life in Tahiti and reflects her tremendous respect for the strength of the local women."
dbs avatar reviewed Frangipani on + 329 more book reviews
Despite a difference in cultures, proves the mother-daughter relationship is always the same...
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An engaging and honest telling of the relationships between mother and daughter - and a glimpse into the unique culture of Tahiti, a melange of old-world wisdom and modern attitudes. You'll enjoy it!
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The author carries us to a place and culture where we want to linger. She creates an authentic voice in Materena and it is fun to get to know her and her Tahitian point of view.
savannahblue avatar reviewed Frangipani on + 9 more book reviews
A very summery kind of book - or maybe a book for the winter, when you WISH it was summer! Set in Tahiti, engaging characters and a glimpse into authentic native life. A book about women, mothers & daughters and friends, all in an island setting.