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The Matriarch Kindle Edition
by Witi Ihimaera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In keeping with his commitment to revisit his first five pieces of fiction, Witi Ihimaera has reworked the original text of this much-loved classic.
The matriarch is a woman of intelligence, wit, beauty and ruthlessness, and has become a mythical figure through her fight to repossess the land and sustain her people against the ravages wrought by the Pakeha. Priestess of the Ringatu faith, she has been virtually a law unto herself.
In his search for the truth behind the legends surrounding the matriarch, his grandmother, Tama Mahana delves deeper and deeper into Maori history and lore to understand the mysterious sources of her power and ambition.
Witi Ihimaera's prose is at turns lyrical and spare, sensuous and savage. Weaving fact with fiction, this remarkable odyssey into New Zealand history is a novel of stunning imaginative power.
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Winner of the Wattie Book of the Year, 1986
Runner-up for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, 1987
'Witi Ihimaera's uncompromising masterwork . . . A profound and spellbinding character study' - New Zealand Herald
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Witi Ihimaera was the first Maori novelist and has now published 12 novels, 6 collections of short stories as well as various works for children. Apart from his work as a writer, Ihimaera has also had careers in teaching, theatre, opera, film and television. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Product details
File Size: 1069 KB
Print Length: 512 pages
Publisher: Penguin eBooks (NZ Adult); New e. edition (July 24, 2013)
Publication Date: July 24, 2013
Sold by: Random House NZ
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Customer reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
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Top Reviews
Giuliana R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great seller. Lovely Story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2019
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Still reading this beautiful story but I wanted to note the book arrived in a timely manner and it's in superb condition. So happy.
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Deborah Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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A story and a history lesson in one..... Great read!!
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A. Midwinter
4.0 out of 5 stars See inside New Zealand
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2003
This fascinating book, part historical, part current, will give you an insight into Maori culture and it's importance to New Zealand, while sweeping you along with it's captivating story.
However, if you're badly arachnophobic you may want to skip some bits!
Witi Ihimaera is one of New Zealand's greatest living writers. His ability to show the ideas and feelings underpinning Maori culture are priceless.
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Amir
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2016
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good!
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