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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,
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Dec 01, 2013
Jenny (Reading Envy)
marked it as to-read
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Jan 15, 2021
Terri Gulyas
marked it as to-read

Mar 20, 2022
Rachel
marked it as considering