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When a drunken Pito proposes to Materena, she initially thinks it's just the booze talking. As she nevertheless starts planning, she juggles everyday life only to have Pito act as though he's forgotten his proposal.
When a drunken Pito proposes to Materena, she initially thinks it's just the booze talking. As she nevertheless starts planning, she juggles everyday life only to have Pito act as though he's forgotten his proposal.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780316016582 (0316016586)
Publish date: September 4th 2006
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Pages no: 368
Edition language: English
Series: Materena Mahi (#1)
Another sweet, charming entry in the Materena Mahi trilogy. I love these books! See also, Frangipani.
I usually don't read this kind of books. This one was a wildcard I chose from a bargain bin. Now I love that bargain bin, maybe I should have bought more books, because this one was great. Materena is an enchanting character. I find her resourceful and independent, so I am excited to see what else...
On one hand, this is basically chick lit--a woman in Tahiti and her life with her boyfriend and their three kids. On the other hand, there is a wonderful introduction to Tahitian culture and the music of Tahitian thought in the speech of the narrator. I enjoyed the book, it was light and easy readin...
56 years ago
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