Honolulu
by Alan Brennert
Honolulu by Alan Brennert holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 15.7K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 360 pages.
About Honolulu
The story of a young immigrant bride in a ramshackle town that becomes a great modern city"In Korea in those days, newborn girls were not deemed important enough to be graced with formal names, but were instead given nicknames, which often reflected the parents; feelings on the birth of a daughter: I knew a girl named Anger, and another called Pity. As for me, my parents named me Regret."Honolulu is the rich, unforgettable story of a young "picture bride" who journeys to Hawai'i in 1914 in search of a better life.Instead of the affluent young husband and chance at an education that she has been promised, she is quickly married off to a poor, embittered laborer who takes his frustrations out on his new wife. Renaming herself Jin, she makes her own way in this strange land, finding both opportunity and prejudice. With the help of three of her fellow picture brides, Jin prospers along with her adopted city, now growing from a small territorial capital into the great multicultural city it is today. But paradise has its dark side, whether it's the daily struggle for survival in Honolulu's tenements, or a crime that will become the most infamous in the islands history...With its passionate knowledge of people and places in Hawai'i far off the tourist track, Honolulu is most of all the spellbinding tale of four women in a new world, united by dreams, disappointment, sacrifices, and friendship.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Brennert |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 360 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Romance, Travel |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,663 |
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What genre is Honolulu?
Honolulu is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Honolulu worth reading?
Based on 15.7K reader ratings, Honolulu has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Honolulu?
Honolulu has 360 pages.
Who wrote Honolulu?
Honolulu was written by Alan Brennert. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Honolulu?
The ISBN-13 for Honolulu is 9780312360400.0.
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