Honolulu by Alan Brennert

Honolulu

Alan Brennert

360 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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The story of a young immigrant bride in a ramshackle town that becomes a great modern city"In Korea in those days, newborn girls were not deemed important enough to be graced with formal names, but were instead given nicknames, which often reflect...

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Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 63%
hopeful 52%
informative 52%
inspiring 52%
adventurous 44%
sad 31%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
dark 5%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.04

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