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peace2717's review
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
rkeefer1011's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
jedore's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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? No
4.25
“Ruth was beginning to suspect that there may be more to the universe than any one religion could explain.”
"Daughter of Moloka’i" is a captivating continuation of the story that began with "Moloka’i." Set in the early 20th century, it follows the life of Ruth, the daughter of Rachel from the first book, as she navigates her own rocky life.
Alan Brennert's writing is truly a delight. It's both intelligent and accessible, drawing me into the story effortlessly from the very first page.
The characters he creates are so vivid and well-developed that they feel like real people you'd love to have the privilege of knowing.
Like Moloka’i, this book seamlessly weaves historical facts into the narrative making it extra enriching. I was totally engrossed until the very end.
As someone with a spiritual connection to Hawaii, this book resonated deeply with me. It beautifully captures the essence of the islands, strengthening my bond with the place even more. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a poignant historical story with heart!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Grief, Confinement, Death of parent, and Deportation
Moderate: Animal death
pam2375's review
5.0
I am absolutely speechless! I loved this book as much as, if not more, than Moloka'i.
This is the story of Ruth Utagawa, her life in the orphanage, her life as an adopted daughter of the Watenabe's, her 4 year life in a Japanese internment camp, her life meeting her mother Rachel and so much more...
This is the story before the story Moloka'i or is it a companion or is it a prequel? It doesn't matter and you don't have to read Moloka'i to enjoy and understand this story. All I can tell you is to run, don't walk and pre-order this today. (release date is set for February 2019)
I laughed, I cried, I shared in happiness and I shared in all the anger and injustice throughout. This book is an absolute must read!
My thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced readers copy.
This is the story of Ruth Utagawa, her life in the orphanage, her life as an adopted daughter of the Watenabe's, her 4 year life in a Japanese internment camp, her life meeting her mother Rachel and so much more...
This is the story before the story Moloka'i or is it a companion or is it a prequel? It doesn't matter and you don't have to read Moloka'i to enjoy and understand this story. All I can tell you is to run, don't walk and pre-order this today. (release date is set for February 2019)
I laughed, I cried, I shared in happiness and I shared in all the anger and injustice throughout. This book is an absolute must read!
My thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced readers copy.
briawnah's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Not as good as the first book, it was still an important journey of the Japanese internment camps in California, Utah, Idaho, etc. beautiful and difficult book.
nanaisha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
my only complain about this book is that it could've been a 100 pages less because the story ended way before the book ended and I was very close to dnfing it because imo, everything after chapter 17 or so was unnecessary.
this book follows Ruth who is a child of parents who had Hansen's disease and has been sent to an orphanage for children of parents with Hansen's disease who don't have the disease.(🤦🏾♀️what an I even saying)
it follows her journey through the orphanage, to being adopted, being sent to a sort of American..concentration camp called "temporary relocation" centre's for Japanese people during the America vs Japan War, coming out of there, reuniting with her birth mom etc.
it basically follows how she navigates life and explores themes such as religion, family, masculinity, male pride, different cultures, adoption and the stigmatization of people with Hansen's disease (leprosy).
this book was actually very thought provoking in a sense that I went into it not expecting to learn as much as I did and I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. it talks about prejudice against Japanese people in America during the 1920s, the Japanese people being put in camps due to fear of espionage during the war between the Japanese and Americans, Hawaiian culture, the indigenous people and so many things that i never knew even happened or never even thought about.
so all in all, this is a very good book for when you just want a book that tugs at your heart strings, has a well rounded (maybe even too well rounded) plot and you want to get educated a bit too.
this book follows Ruth who is a child of parents who had Hansen's disease and has been sent to an orphanage for children of parents with Hansen's disease who don't have the disease.(🤦🏾♀️what an I even saying)
it follows her journey through the orphanage, to being adopted, being sent to a sort of American..concentration camp called "temporary relocation" centre's for Japanese people during the America vs Japan War, coming out of there, reuniting with her birth mom etc.
it basically follows how she navigates life and explores themes such as religion, family, masculinity, male pride, different cultures, adoption and the stigmatization of people with Hansen's disease (leprosy).
this book was actually very thought provoking in a sense that I went into it not expecting to learn as much as I did and I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. it talks about prejudice against Japanese people in America during the 1920s, the Japanese people being put in camps due to fear of espionage during the war between the Japanese and Americans, Hawaiian culture, the indigenous people and so many things that i never knew even happened or never even thought about.
so all in all, this is a very good book for when you just want a book that tugs at your heart strings, has a well rounded (maybe even too well rounded) plot and you want to get educated a bit too.
mdkeillor's review against another edition
4.0
Molokai was my all time favorite book. The sequel is great as well.
mandalaclair's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? No
4.0
I thought this was a wonderful follow up to Molokai. It taught me alot about what Japanesr Americans went through during WW2 and it was eye opening!
lcolium's review against another edition
5.0
I cried about every 5 pages of this book. I cried because of the joy and sorrow that the characters experienced. I cried at the pain, emotional and physical that they endured, and I cried at the compassion for others that was present in Ruth and all of her family members. A fabulous read, just make sure you have tissues.