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Moloka'i (Moloka'i, #1)
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bookshelves: sep-10, 4000-books, feb-17
Jun 24, 2010
bookshelves: sep-10, 4000-books, feb-17
Read 3 times. Last read February 11, 2017 to February 14, 2017.
I nominated and re-read this novel for book club and was thrilled when our members felt the same way about this story as I did.
I have yet to come across an author who not only writes heart breaking yet heart warming stories but also the beautifully artistic way he depicts the beauty that is the Hawaiian islands.
Rachel, the narrator, is one of the strongest characters I've had the pleasure to live through twice. Her story is powerful and one that has stayed with me for seven years thus far.
I could truly feel this author's work being a labour of love and this is what has made it one of my all-time favourite books.
Honolulu and Palisades Park, both by Alan Brennert are wonderful reads as well.
I have yet to come across an author who not only writes heart breaking yet heart warming stories but also the beautifully artistic way he depicts the beauty that is the Hawaiian islands.
Rachel, the narrator, is one of the strongest characters I've had the pleasure to live through twice. Her story is powerful and one that has stayed with me for seven years thus far.
I could truly feel this author's work being a labour of love and this is what has made it one of my all-time favourite books.
Honolulu and Palisades Park, both by Alan Brennert are wonderful reads as well.
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Reading Progress
June 24, 2010
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September 15, 2010
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Started Reading
(Hardcover Edition)
September 15, 2010
– Shelved
(Hardcover Edition)
September 18, 2010
– Shelved as:
sep-10
(Hardcover Edition)
September 18, 2010
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Finished Reading
(Hardcover Edition)
September 28, 2010
– Shelved as:
sep-10
February 11, 2017
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Started Reading
February 11, 2017
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Started Reading
February 14, 2017
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Finished Reading
February 14, 2017
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Finished Reading
February 15, 2017
– Shelved as:
4000-books
February 15, 2017
– Shelved as:
feb-17
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Feb 12, 2017 04:54PM
I loved this book too. :)
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I loved it also! I want to read again.
One of my all-time favourite books and authors.
I agree, it is a very special book. In spite of the serious theme and some sadness, there is such overall love and warmth to this story. Glad to learn he had other books!
Nice review, Wendy. I loved this book many years ago but it could be one I'll re-read some day too.
Thank you everyone :)
Nice review, Wendy! And one that is collecting dust on my shelf. Will have to move it up. Thx!
Jen I hope you love it as much as I did!
My book club loved this one too.
This one has escaped my notice but you make me want to add it in . . . . somewhere, someday Wendy
That's awesome Jeannie and Cathrine :)
Great review Wendy! Glad it was a five star for you!
How wonderful you read it twice. It's one of my all-time favorites!
Thank you Mary and Linda :)
I am not alone in my total love for this book. I was a flight attendant and flew to Hawaii for many years and was always curious about the leper colony on Molokai. I loved feeling that they made a home for each other there. I always felt so sorry for them, but hopefully their lives were full and not lonely. I wonder if the author has ever been?
