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Lilisa
Set in Samoa and spanning three generations, I was eagerly looking forward to my first Samoan read. While the book provides an interesting look into the culture, history and life in Samoa, I'm sad to say I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. The writing didn't captivate or engage me and I found my mind wandering and having to consciously pull myself back into the story. Tauilopepe is the central character in the book and is driven by the need for power and money alienating many, ...more
Angela
Sep 26, 2011 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Sanne
Dec 16, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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