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nbaker83's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I never learned much about Hawaiian history or leprosy, so I found the subject matter fascinating. Rachel’s story was simultaneously gut-wrenching and heart warming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, and Homophobia
jcd1013's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Read this on the plane ride home from Hawaii. It was a great cap piece to a wonderful vacation - a reminder of old Hawaii and Hawaiian culture, as well as explorations of grief and stigma. The writing was simplistic and some of the changes in character perspective were a little jarring, but overall, a book worth reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Xenophobia, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Violence