- Paperback: 232 pages
- Publisher: Robson Books Ltd (Mar 28 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1861058373
- ISBN-13: 978-1861058379
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 358 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Product Description
Product Description
Armed with his uncle's diary, Michael Mahana goes searching for the truth, about the secret the Mahana family has kept hidden for over thirty years, and what happened to uncle Sam. Set in the war-torn jungles of Vietnam and in present day New Zealand and North America, Witi Ihimaera's dramatic novel combines the superb story telling for which he is so renowned with the unflinching realism that made 'The Whale Rider' a literary and cinematic success. A powerful love story bravely told, it courageously confronts Maori attitudes to sexuality and masculinity and contains some of Ihimaera's most passionate writing to date.
About the Author
Witi Ihimaera was the first Maori writer to publish a collection of short stories ('Pounamu Pounamu', 1972) and a novel ('Tangi', 1973). A prolific author and editor, he was for many years a diplomat, and now lectures in English and creative writing at the University of Auckland. 'Band of Angels' (1861058322) and 'The Whale Rider' (1861057040) are also available from Robson Books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant & Captivating... Equal or Better than Whale Rider!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Uncle's Story (Paperback)
The opening pages of Uncle's Story suggest a twist that the reader may guess.. but after the first few pages, all bets are off... as Witi Ihimaera takes the reader on a wild and action-packed ride of plot twists and character development. Similar to Whale Rider, in that it's a coming of age (coming out of the closet?) story of a young Maori fighting against the bias and proud traditions of one's tribal family. Uncle's Story has additional drama with it's backdrop being the Vietnam War.If you saw the movie Whale Rider and loved it, then you owe it to yourself to read Uncle's Story. You won't be disappointed!!!
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant & Captivating... Equal or Better than Whale Rider!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Uncle's Story (Paperback)
The opening pages of Uncle's Story suggest a twist that the reader may guess.. but after the first few pages, all bets are off... as Witi Ihimaera takes the reader on a wild and action-packed ride of plot twists and character development. Similar to Whale Rider, in that it's a coming of age (coming out of the closet?) story of a young Maori fighting against the bias and proud traditions of one's tribal family. Uncle's Story has additional drama with it's backdrop being the Vietnam War.If you saw the movie Whale Rider and loved it, then you owe it to yourself to read Uncle's Story. You won't be disappointed!!! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
powerful and rivetting,
By Dotsmate - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Uncle's Story (Paperback)
This is one of the finest novels to tackle aspects of masculinity within a tribal community. It seemlessly blends in the Vietnam War with its multi generational tale of machismo, love, homosexuality and family. I laughed, I cried and was totally absorbed by this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
a beautiful love story,
By Leslie Furlonge "wannabeKiwi" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Uncle's Story (Paperback)
Witi Ihimaera is on of my favourite authors and this book does not disappoint. OK, so perhaps it is a little sterotypical and a little dramatic in places but it grips you. Sam and Cliff are vibrant characters and I empathize with them completely. The backdrop of the Vietnam war is a fitting context and the battle scences detailed. I really enjoyed this book, Witi Ihimaera is a master storyteller.If you liked this, you may wnat to read "Nights in the Garden on Spain" also by Witi. Also very very good. |
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