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Hawaii
Author: James A. Michener
In Hawaii, Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener weaves the classic saga that brought Hawaii's epic history vividly alive to the American public on its initial publication in 1959, and continues to mesmerize even today. The volcanic processes by which the Hawaiian Islands grew from the ocean floor were inconceivably slow, and the land...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780436279515
ISBN-10: 0436279517
Publication Date: 1960
Pages: 1,011
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Secker & Warburg
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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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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