dannycakez8808's review against another edition
5.0
I started this book as soon as I finished Moloka'i. This book had me engaged from page 1 and i wss infatuated with the story of Ruth. This book teaches us the seldom talked about history of Japanese Americans. We followed the story of Ruth and her family going into the concentration camps during WW2 in California-both in Tanfran and Manzania. You won't find this in most history books. The story was raw and painful but one that everyone needs to hear.
mariahhanley's review against another edition
5.0
I was thrilled to receive an advanced reader’s copy of this book- but my review is in no way influenced by that.
What a beautiful book, and a perfect companion to Molokai. This is not a sequel- Ruth’s life in California runs parallel to Rachel’s life on Molokai for most of the book. The book is filled with so much loss- but also so much love. I cried reading it, but I also smiled and felt the connections between each family member, each character, so deeply.
What a beautiful book, and a perfect companion to Molokai. This is not a sequel- Ruth’s life in California runs parallel to Rachel’s life on Molokai for most of the book. The book is filled with so much loss- but also so much love. I cried reading it, but I also smiled and felt the connections between each family member, each character, so deeply.
beth_lanae's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
k37713_t's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bambiann's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
suzannemseidel's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
creaseinthespinebooks's review against another edition
5.0
Daughter of Moloka’i is the sequel to Alan Brennart’s novel. Sometimes sequels dont live up to the first book but after reading Daughter Of Moloka’i this was not the case. This beautiful story lived up to Moloka’i. The images i could see from these books will live in my memory for quite awhile,
Possibly Brennart’s greatest gift to the novel is his ability to deeply and deftly describe the places and people so that we are transported to that time and local. We emotionally connect with Ruth. We feel her sadness, we celebrate her joy and fulfillment. We won’t forget her. You can’t ask for more than that in a novel.
Possibly Brennart’s greatest gift to the novel is his ability to deeply and deftly describe the places and people so that we are transported to that time and local. We emotionally connect with Ruth. We feel her sadness, we celebrate her joy and fulfillment. We won’t forget her. You can’t ask for more than that in a novel.
melonknee's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
pnelson384's review against another edition
4.0
This book drew me and and kept me rooting for the main character, educated me on a piece of American history that I only understood in the slightest of ways, and brought me for a ride through this character's and family's lives. I would highly recommend this book if you want a well written story with characters that have depth and make you feel deeply for what they endure and accomplish.