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A review by d_hryniuk
Honolulu by Alan Brennert
5.0
“A road need not be paved in gold to find treasures at its end.”
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I LOVED this story. It's so sincere and moving that it touched my heart deeply. The story is told by the Korean girl and I was fascinated by how truthfully the author - a man - managed to convey her feelings, fears, and desires. I felt as if I became her friend whom she trusted with all her biggest secrets.
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I got to know a lot about Korean culture. The author spent a lot of time doing researches on this topic.
The Hawaiian culture and history are described in many details too. Some real events and real people are mentioned in the novel, and they are skillfully woven into the main storyline. It was also interesting to come across the mention of W.S. Maugham. Although the author fictionalized the story, there were facts about him I hadn't known before.
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For me, this book is not about prejudices or asserting one's rights. It's a story about heartfelt friendship, true love, and strong family bonds that can withstand any life difficulties.
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I LOVED this story. It's so sincere and moving that it touched my heart deeply. The story is told by the Korean girl and I was fascinated by how truthfully the author - a man - managed to convey her feelings, fears, and desires. I felt as if I became her friend whom she trusted with all her biggest secrets.
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I got to know a lot about Korean culture. The author spent a lot of time doing researches on this topic.
The Hawaiian culture and history are described in many details too. Some real events and real people are mentioned in the novel, and they are skillfully woven into the main storyline. It was also interesting to come across the mention of W.S. Maugham. Although the author fictionalized the story, there were facts about him I hadn't known before.
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For me, this book is not about prejudices or asserting one's rights. It's a story about heartfelt friendship, true love, and strong family bonds that can withstand any life difficulties.