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nbaker83's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I never learned much about Hawaiian history or leprosy, so I found the subject matter fascinating. Rachel’s story was simultaneously gut-wrenching and heart warming.
Graphic: Violence, Death, Racism, Suicide, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Confinement, and Child death
roseleaf24's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
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