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Tales of the Tikongs

by Epeli Hau‘ofa

Rating: 3 (5 votes)

Tags: Set in Tonga Male author

Tales of the Tikongs

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In this lively satire of contemporary South Pacific life, we meet a familiar cast of characters: multinational experts, religious fanatics, con men, "simple" villagers, corrupt politicians. In writing about this tiny world of flawed personalities, Hau‘ofa displays his wit and range of comic resource, amply exercising what one reviewer called his “gift of seeing absurdity clearly."

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Gail Haas
(8 months ago)
27 Sep, 2025
Twelve short stories - some made me chuckle, a few made me sad, and two made me laugh out loud numerous times.
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06 Jul, 2024
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(8 months ago)
24 Sep, 2025
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Country: Papua New Guinea flag Papua New Guinea
Language: EN
Genre: Satire

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