by James Michener. The words used by critics to describe this classic novel are “mammoth epic”. At over 900 pages, mammoth and time consuming it is! Nonetheless, well worth the effort. I can’t imagine a more complete fictional piece of work that enables the reader to gain an understanding of Hawaii. From the violence deep within the ocean that gave rise to the volcanic mass, the people of Bora Bora that sought new land, the missionaries and Asians that immigrated, the tragedy of Pearl Harbor, and finally to the business and political events that eventually let to statehood. It’s enticing and well worth the read if you enjoy history and learning more about the fabric that comprises America. Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Book Review - Hawaii: A Novel
by James Michener. The words used by critics to describe this classic novel are “mammoth epic”. At over 900 pages, mammoth and time consuming it is! Nonetheless, well worth the effort. I can’t imagine a more complete fictional piece of work that enables the reader to gain an understanding of Hawaii. From the violence deep within the ocean that gave rise to the volcanic mass, the people of Bora Bora that sought new land, the missionaries and Asians that immigrated, the tragedy of Pearl Harbor, and finally to the business and political events that eventually let to statehood. It’s enticing and well worth the read if you enjoy history and learning more about the fabric that comprises America. 
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