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Daughter of Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
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Daughter of Moloka'i book review - no spoilers -
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This one is hard to write with zero spoilers as it is a sequel/partner book but I'll do my best. If you haven't read the first one, Moloka'i, I highly encourage you to do so. It's beautifully written and eye-opening. I had no idea about what was done with leprosy victims in the past. .
Now moving on to Daughter of Moloka'i. It begins with our protagonist Ruth as a small child in an orphanage. She is struggling to understand why no one wants to adopt her when suddenly she is requested by a family. Ruth is thrilled and scared at the prospect of her new life but her new family is warm and welcoming. We follow Ruth, moving from Hawaii to California and in turn due to the times (WWII) and her nationality (part Japanese) - an internment camp and back out again. Though freedom is coveted, the world has changed. She adapts, she endures, and life goes on. Flash forward and Ruth is now a young mother about to have her world turned upside down once more with a letter found. A phonecall is made and we are taken on a new journey of discovery and the true meaning of ohana - family. .
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I highly recommend this book ! Thank you to # netgalley and #stmartinspress for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to read this novel.
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This one is hard to write with zero spoilers as it is a sequel/partner book but I'll do my best. If you haven't read the first one, Moloka'i, I highly encourage you to do so. It's beautifully written and eye-opening. I had no idea about what was done with leprosy victims in the past. .
Now moving on to Daughter of Moloka'i. It begins with our protagonist Ruth as a small child in an orphanage. She is struggling to understand why no one wants to adopt her when suddenly she is requested by a family. Ruth is thrilled and scared at the prospect of her new life but her new family is warm and welcoming. We follow Ruth, moving from Hawaii to California and in turn due to the times (WWII) and her nationality (part Japanese) - an internment camp and back out again. Though freedom is coveted, the world has changed. She adapts, she endures, and life goes on. Flash forward and Ruth is now a young mother about to have her world turned upside down once more with a letter found. A phonecall is made and we are taken on a new journey of discovery and the true meaning of ohana - family. .
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I highly recommend this book ! Thank you to # netgalley and #stmartinspress for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to read this novel.