The Imaginary Lives of James Poneke
8 hrs. 53 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Tina Makereti
Author
Tina Makereti
Narrator
Yury Katarmanov
Narrator
Yury Katarmanov
Description
What lies behind the mask that each of us wears?
“Imaginary Lives of James Poncke” is a novel by New Zealand writer Tina Makereti: deep, vivid, and captivating.
James Poncke is a young Māori orphan. All his life he has dreamed of traveling, and when an English artist—who has ended up in New Zealand on business—invites him to London, James rushes to accept.
Now he becomes part of a show, a living exhibit. During the day he wears national clothing, and for a fee anyone can come and stare at him. But at night, Victorian London opens its doors to James—with all its secrets, dangers, and wonders.
But is James ready for what life has prepared for him? And are the people hiding behind the friendly facade really so kind?
“Imaginary Lives of James Poncke” is a novel by New Zealand writer Tina Makereti: deep, vivid, and captivating.
James Poncke is a young Māori orphan. All his life he has dreamed of traveling, and when an English artist—who has ended up in New Zealand on business—invites him to London, James rushes to accept.
Now he becomes part of a show, a living exhibit. During the day he wears national clothing, and for a fee anyone can come and stare at him. But at night, Victorian London opens its doors to James—with all its secrets, dangers, and wonders.
But is James ready for what life has prepared for him? And are the people hiding behind the friendly facade really so kind?
