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.
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