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Hawaii
Hawaii
Author: James A. Michener
America's preeminent storyteller, James Michener, introduced an entire generation of readers to a lush, exotic world in the Pacific with this classic novel. But it is also a novel about people, people of strength and character; the Polynesians; the fragile missionaries; the Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos who intermarried into a beautiful r...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449202869
ISBN-10: 0449202860
Publication Date: 11/12/1982
Pages: 1,130
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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Very good; slow in the beginning but worth the work to get to the end.
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I had read this book years ago, just rented the movie and wanted to re-read the book. Enjoyed it even more this time.
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Storyteller Michener brings his trademark style this saga of the history and people of the
South Pacific. Another winner, especially for fans of historical fiction.
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I must confess that I have read this one before. It is a terrific book and reading it again is like going to see old friends. The first part (about the volcanic formation of the islands) can be skipped as it is of minor consequence to the rest of the book. An absolute treasure for any library.

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