615 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432872267
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 08 April 2020
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 656 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 58%
informative 53%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 30%
challenging 18%
dark 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Grief, Terminal illness, Death of parentMinor
Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Police brutality
615 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432872267
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 08 April 2020
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 656 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 58%
informative 53%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 30%
challenging 18%
dark 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Grief, Terminal illness, Death of parentMinor
Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Police brutality