309 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250137685
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This companion tale to Moloka'i tells the story of Ruth, the daughter that Rachel Kalama—quarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of Kalaupapa—was forced to give up at birth.The book follows young Ruth from her arrival a...
Community Reviews Summary of 646 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 60%
informative 52%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
dark 15%
tense 12%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, XenophobiaModerate
Grief, Terminal illnessMinor
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Suicide attempt309 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250137685
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This companion tale to Moloka'i tells the story of Ruth, the daughter that Rachel Kalama—quarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of Kalaupapa—was forced to give up at birth.The book follows young Ruth from her arrival a...
Community Reviews Summary of 646 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 60%
informative 52%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
dark 15%
tense 12%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, XenophobiaModerate
Grief, Terminal illnessMinor
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Suicide attempt