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A review by themadmadmadeline
The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings
5.0
I was inspired to read this book after watching the movie, which by the way, completely changed my opinion on George Clooney (the movie was beautiful, and while George Clooney is too, I’m not usually into his acting).
Needless to say, the book didn't disappoint either. Moving and tender, but yet all too real and written so candidly I was utterly entranced.
The human drama and sagas play against a beautiful Hawaiian background, the author expertly explores themes of ancestry, human connections to sacred land and carrying on the traditions close to your culture.
While I feel that many would say this book was mediocre, I was deeply moved by the sensitive and humorous approach which the author took to an overall grim situation for the main characters to battle with. I feel that life too is a delicate mix of hardship and grimness, but ultimately with a mixture of beauty and humor to make it all a complex and living thing. Lovely read overall.
**Second time reading**
Even more poignant than before now that I'm at a different point in my life. Powerful and beautiful. One of my personal favorites.
Needless to say, the book didn't disappoint either. Moving and tender, but yet all too real and written so candidly I was utterly entranced.
The human drama and sagas play against a beautiful Hawaiian background, the author expertly explores themes of ancestry, human connections to sacred land and carrying on the traditions close to your culture.
While I feel that many would say this book was mediocre, I was deeply moved by the sensitive and humorous approach which the author took to an overall grim situation for the main characters to battle with. I feel that life too is a delicate mix of hardship and grimness, but ultimately with a mixture of beauty and humor to make it all a complex and living thing. Lovely read overall.
**Second time reading**
Even more poignant than before now that I'm at a different point in my life. Powerful and beautiful. One of my personal favorites.