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The Unseen Horizon
Historical Fiction· Kiribati

The Unseen Horizon

by Kabubwaya Tamuera
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2010English
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About This Book

The Unseen Horizon by Kabubwaya Tamuera is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 2010. The Unseen Horizon is a historical fiction novel by Kabubwaya Tamuera, set in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of a young I-Kiribati man navigating the challenges of colonial rule and the quest for self-discovery. The novel is praised for its vivid storytelling and insightful portrayal of Kiribati's history. Themes of colonialism, self-discovery, adventure run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorKabubwaya Tamuera
Published2010
Country of Origin🇰🇮 Kiribati
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇰🇮 Kiribati

This book is part of Kiribati's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unseen Horizon about?

The Unseen Horizon is a historical fiction novel by Kabubwaya Tamuera, set in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of a young I-Kiribati man navigating the challenges of colonial rule and the quest for self-discovery. The novel is praised for its vivid storytelling and insightful portrayal of Kiribati's history.

Who wrote The Unseen Horizon?

The Unseen Horizon was written by Kabubwaya Tamuera, from Kiribati. First published in 2010.

What awards has The Unseen Horizon won?

The Unseen Horizon has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Unseen Horizon worth reading?

The Unseen Horizon is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in colonialism, self-discovery, adventure.

Where can I buy The Unseen Horizon?

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What category is The Unseen Horizon?

The Unseen Horizon is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is The Unseen Horizon from?

The Unseen Horizon originates from Kiribati's literary tradition. Explore more books from Kiribati on our country page.

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