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 against another edition
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
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.
saralynnburnett's review against another edition
4.0
There's a line in the author's note at the end of this novel that reads, "details about the lives of real people in this story were confirmed through Ancestry.com, surely the greatest boon to historical novelists ever." And this was truly a great historical novel, so rich in details I found myself down an internet rabbit hole after every chapter looking up images of everything mentioned, especially the Japanese internment camps.
Daughter of Moloka'i is the long-awaited, fan-requested companion novel to Moloka'i. It kicks right off with the story of Rachel's (from Moloka'i) baby Ruth arriving to the Kapi'olani Home for Girls in O'ahu and then follows Ruth's adoption into a Japanese family, their move to California, and their interment during WWII. I definitely don't want to give anything away but for fans of the first novel, there's a satisfying conclusion provided here for all of our beloved characters.
If it has been a while since you've read Moloka'i I'd suggest reading a plot summary before diving into this one. If you haven't read Moloka'i you can read this one without it, it definitely can stand alone however, going in reverse and reading 'Daughter of' before Moloka'i won't be as satisfying.
On the back cover of this ARC there is a very confusing quote from George R.R. Martin: "Alan Brennert is a brilliant scriptwriter. He's an even better novelist." Confusing until you google Brennert and it turns out he's written episodes for Stargate Atlantis and Star Trek Enterprise among others and won a Nebula award for a short story in 1991. Very cool :)
Daughter of Moloka'i is the long-awaited, fan-requested companion novel to Moloka'i. It kicks right off with the story of Rachel's (from Moloka'i) baby Ruth arriving to the Kapi'olani Home for Girls in O'ahu and then follows Ruth's adoption into a Japanese family, their move to California, and their interment during WWII. I definitely don't want to give anything away but for fans of the first novel, there's a satisfying conclusion provided here for all of our beloved characters.
If it has been a while since you've read Moloka'i I'd suggest reading a plot summary before diving into this one. If you haven't read Moloka'i you can read this one without it, it definitely can stand alone however, going in reverse and reading 'Daughter of' before Moloka'i won't be as satisfying.
On the back cover of this ARC there is a very confusing quote from George R.R. Martin: "Alan Brennert is a brilliant scriptwriter. He's an even better novelist." Confusing until you google Brennert and it turns out he's written episodes for Stargate Atlantis and Star Trek Enterprise among others and won a Nebula award for a short story in 1991. Very cool :)
kimcudi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0