Honolulu

My book club read Honolulu by Alan Brennert. Last year we read another book by the same author entitled Molokai,  Both books are about Hawaii but this one is a historical fiction about Hawaii before it became a state - in the 1920's.  The main character is born in Korea and comes to Hawaii as a picture bride.  Her name?  Regret.  Obviously she is born into oppression when she is given a name like Regret.  In her life span in Hawaii, she comes to meet several historical figures.  One of these figures is a police officer who helps her escape from domestic violence.  He is based on a real police officer who eventually was fictionalized as Charlie Chan.  Brennert teaches us about historical customs and traditions in Hawaii.  His prose is connected and flows along nicely.