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Moloka'i (Moloka'i, #1)
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What a heartbreaking story-- one that always seemed to seep desolation and loneliness. I was prepared to be emotionally invested and from one tragic event to the next I didn't full lose it until the very end. (view spoiler). Rachel, the narrator is one of the strongest characters I've had the pleasure to live through. She is shipped to Moloka'i at 7 years old because she tested positive to Leprosy. Forced to leave behind her family and friends, and everything she ever knew to be quarantined on an island with fellow lepers. Powerful story and one that I don't think I'll likely forget.
I don't think I've read anything else regarding this disease, and I was intrigued from the beginning. Now, I'm wanting to find out more about this time in our history.Tough subject matter-- certainly couldn't recommend to everyone, but highly recommend for those that enjoy historical fiction.
I don't think I've read anything else regarding this disease, and I was intrigued from the beginning. Now, I'm wanting to find out more about this time in our history.Tough subject matter-- certainly couldn't recommend to everyone, but highly recommend for those that enjoy historical fiction.
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April 3, 2012
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September 5, 2015
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September 10, 2015
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Sep 11, 2015 08:00PM
Britany , thanks for the heartfelt review. I was not aware of this book at all but have added it .
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Oh good Angela! I think you'll enjoy it :)
I loved it too Britany.....Great review !
I saw the movie Molokai and every time I see this book come up I was thinking it was the same story. But based on your review, now I think not. Was their a Fr. Damien in the book?
wait!!! There's a movie???-- Yes, there was!
I still think about this book and I read it years ago!! I agree it's not for everyone but I loved it -great review!!
Loved it too and yes it got to me as well. Such wonderful characters. Good review, Brittany.
Really enjoyed this one. Great review.
I keep skipping this, but think now I must add it.
I read this a while ago and remember liking but not loving it.
Great review...this book is staring at me from my dresser ... Gotta get to it!
