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Book Review of Moloka'i (Moloka'i, Bk 1)

Moloka'i (Moloka'i, Bk 1)
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Fascinating and moving fictional story about a young girl who is banished to the leper colony on the island of Moloka'i. I knew nothing about this part of Hawaii's history. The story follows her life from the age of seven until she reaches her 60s. Interesting cast of characters, although I didn't care for the writer's decision of inserting one particular character as I found it more of a distraction that added nothing of value to the main story. There were many sad parts, but the ending was satisfying.