Name: Moloka'i
Rating: 4.137931034482759 (29 reviews)
ISBN: 9780312304355

Alan Brennert

Moloka'i

Missy Zuber 

This is one of those books that has been on my to read list but buried under a lot of others that kept coming first. Finally made the time for it and I'm glad I did.

Decent story that kept me interested and wanting to read more. This was a part of history I was unfamiliar with but it was interesting to learn and read about.

One of the few historical fiction books I've read lately since I've moved away from that genre but this one pulled me back.

Lokidotter

I fell in love with this book and with Rachel, the protagonist, and many of the others living on Moloka'i.

Janet Doré

I have a deep emotional connection with Hawai'i and added this book to my list to learn about one of the many tragic aspects of its history. Moloka'i is the story of Rachel, a woman who was banned to the island as a young girl and lived most of her life there. It's a fascinating peek into life there in the first half of the 20th century. 

Rachel's character and strength are incredibly inspiring. I cried more than once and learned so much while I soaked up every vision of the islands created by Alan's wonderful writing. I love that he brought beauty, love and resilience into a tragic story. 

I look forward to reading Daughter of Moloka'i soon!

Michelle Collins

Suzanne C.

S. R. Spencer

Kate

Megan Gardner

Darcy Lambert

Jazelle H

Astor Reinhardt

Michelle

Courtney

Sara Piteira 

Jaymie Lemke

Sara Holman

Ana Cob

Seven-year-old Rachel is forcibly removed from her family's 1890s Honolulu home when she contracts leprosy and is placed in a settlement, where she loses a series of new friends before new medical discoveries enable her to reenter the world.

Kelsi Proulx

Moloka'i

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