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May 23, 2022gordengibson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book when I was in high school (1958-1962) and enjoyed it. I'm checking it out again to re-live my excitement of reading at an early age. For an updated Geology of Hawaii see "The Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology" by…
Oct 25, 2019mikey69 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Dedicated to all the peoples who came to Hawaii, Michener's account of the rich history of the fiftieth state resonates with a mythology all its own. A classic, with genealogical charts to help the reader keep the characters straight.
Oct 24, 2019maiki69 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Born of violent deep-sea eruptions over millions of years, the islands of Hawaii eventually emerged above the surface of the ocean as one of the grandest archipelagos the world has known. Life did not come easy to those volcanic reefs. It…
Oct 23, 2017
I read this excellent novel on my phone and loved having it available in this small format. I was struck by the way we have repeated history of racial bias and over and over made assumptions about the intelligence of other peoples. Will…
Apr 24, 2015PamMcPhail rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This novel is just too long. I cannot devote the amount of time necessary to read from cover to cover ... even though I enjoyed Michener in my younger years.
Dec 10, 2014
A perfect read for anyone on a long vacation with plenty of beach or pool time. Excellent historic overview of the islands.
Sep 29, 2012largott07 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Michener not only opens up history, but observes relationships, especially racial relationships, revealing not merely bigotry, but the essential humanity of even the bigots.
May 24, 2010Gonzo_McFly rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another great Michener historical novel.