Moloka'i by Alan Brennert

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Tragic. A very sad story filled with one tragedy after another. Very well written, engrossing stories, excellent characters, just too sad for me

Connected. Beautiful. I just moved to Hawaii and after I arrived I kept thinking of the main character Rachel. The author really has you connect with her and the islands. One of best stories I've read in a very long time...

Molokai is mo bettah. I read this book on my way to Molokai for vacation. I finished it a few days ago just in time to take the mule ride down to kalaupapa. To be able to put a place to the names I've read in the book is amazing. It felt amazing to take a peak into the lives of the patients and their caretakers in Kalaupapa and Kalaweo. The pain and suffering people endured here is not lost even many years down the road. If you get a chance read this book! Even better, read it on your way to Molokai!

Historical fiction at its best. Molokai is part love letter to the late 19th century in HI, part coming of age story, a story of the people infected with Hanson’s disease, and the stories of those who cared for them. In simple yet elegant writing, the author conveys an exceptional range of human experiences, religious practices, and ways to be a family during a time when the world is going through immense change This book was highly recommended to me by a dear friend, and I will encourage everyone I know read this novel that brings to live a specific time and place few realize existed. Kay’s favorite books.

BEAUTIFUL. I could not put it down. A truly beautiful story. I am reading it again ( I ever do that) loved it. And the baby!!!! 😮

Love it. I normally don't read historical fiction but a few of my clients recommended this book among others he has written. I was taken on an emotional journey.

Beautifully written. Loved this book

Great book. Good read

Molokai. This book was excellent. Beautifully written and a heart felt story. I couldn't put it down. Definitely a top 5

Hits Home. This book is outstanding. Brennert's grasp of Hawaii's history, culture, people, and language transports you into the story and whisks your heart away. His storytelling ability is beautiful and all-encompassing. Brennert had me crying then laughing then crying... A must read!

Molokai. Really disappointed in the one dimensional characters the author "put together" from the collected stories of Molokai's residents with Hansen's Disease. His depictions of the real residents at the end of his book, read much better. This book drags on and never pulls the reader in to empathize with the patients. A remarkable feat considering Brennert had such compelling material!

Moloka'i. This book was beautifully written. I could not put it down. It truly encompassed the Aloha spirit and the life of the residents and family members of Kalaupapa.

Molokai. This is a wonderful read. ~ Josh in Honolulu

What a beautiful tale. What a beautiful journey to Molokai'i! While stationed at Tripler Army Hospital, Honolulu, during the 60's, my army-nurse aunt made weekly trips to the island. She held sacred tales close to her heart and soul. This is a very well done book!,

Molokai. What wonderfully blended fact fictional. Living in Waikiki for now so it was neat to read such social commentary on life here. I did have to fast forward toward middle of story. The multiple descriptions of the physical ailment of Hansen's disease just not seem totally necessary to make the point of detestation. Would recommend.

Good, but Sad. A great book, while dull at times abs fast at others, I found myself sobbing throughout the book.

Love of Molokai'i. We have been to Molokai'i and really enjoyed this book, learned so much thru the characters lives very interesting , could not put it down! Mahalo for this book.

Eye Opening. Great book. Opened my eyes to what individuals diagnosed with Hansen's were subject to during this era.

Great read. When I first heard about this book I thought, a book about a leper colony in Hawaii? I'm not sure, but after walking away from the book in my library I kept thinking about it. What do I know about 1890 Hawaii and what do I really know about the disease? My love for a better understanding of a time in our history drew me in. I am so glad I read this book. The character Rachel is so strong and so giving even in extremely difficult times of her life. To be sent to the island of Molokai to live in exile at age 6 that takes strength. I love how the book focuses on her adaptation to her new life and how society changes with her. The book takes you through wars, a Tsunami and modern inventions (airplanes). The richness of the characters and the daily sagas they faced made me realize how fortunate I am. Can I blame the government for exiling these people? No, but it still wasn't right. As time progresses and medicines improve so do the treatment of the people living on Molokai. I like how the author helped me understand the name leper from biblical times does not equate with a person suffering from Hansen's disease. I think this would be a great read for someone who likes historical content meshed with fictional characters.

Loved this to the very end. A historic novel and an eye opening epic

Amazing tale. I began to learn and care for the history of the one Hawaiian Island I have not been to. This was an amazing read.

Molokai’i. If you really want to learn the history of Hawaii, you will love this true story. It is an important part of its history. Have read this more than once.

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