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Moloka'i

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Alan Brennert
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Ratings
Book
85
Narrator
23
Release Date
February 26, 2010
Duration
17 hours 30 minutes
Summary
The powerful debut novel from Alan Brennert, Moloka'i tells the story of Rachel Kalama, a seven-year-old Hawaiian girl who contracts leprosy and is quarantined on the island of Moloka'i during the 1890s. Separated from her family and forced to grow up in the leper colony of Kalaupapa, Rachel experiences intense isolation. But she remains strong, finding moments of joy, and even love. Rich in Hawaiian history, this novel proves itself a stellar piece of historical fiction.
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Profile Avatar Jane L. Mar 2019

This is a historical novel with fictitious characters based on real-life people and events in history which I was completely unaware. The narrator was excellent. It is the type of book that makes one appreciate every day, and realize some people are the victims of dreadful diseases which they must endure every second of every day. It also makes clear that one cannot ever know what the feelings are behind other peoples actions.

Profile Avatar Marty A. Mar 2019

Very interesting historical fiction. Lots of great insight into what people went through after contracting leprosy!

Profile Avatar Debsue4 Jun 2025

I absolutely loved this story - what an intruding and very human book. I didn’t want it to end…..

Profile Avatar Margot K. Dec 2019

Narrator is excellent. I was captivated by this story. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and highlights the best and worst of human nature.

Profile Avatar Jill Lighten Apr 2015

Good book, very well written, the reader uses the perfect accents.

Profile Avatar Donald S. Jun 2025

Enjoyed this book, made me remember my time on the island.

Profile Avatar Namarran Jul 2024

I learnt alot about leprosy. A heart wrenching story but full of love and hope too. Great narration.

Profile Avatar Philip H. Jul 2023

A fascinating story of the life of a happy little girl who who is infected with leprosy and sent away from family to Molokai. I had heard about.the "leper colony", but knew nothing about the disease, the island village, or the lives of the people who had the disease and those wonderful people who cared for them. I enjoyed this story as it shows that no matter how bad life may seem, we should seek to enjoy and appreciate the good times. The narrator was excellent.

Profile Avatar Kristen N. Aug 2022

Pretty good story. Great history. Narrator was adequate but not great

Profile Avatar Charmed205 Apr 2021

Amazing heartwarming story.

Profile Avatar Gaby R. Sep 2020

Love the story from the beginning!

Profile Avatar Lynn H. Sep 2020

Rachel a 7 year old girl is taken from her family and home to the leper colony of Kalaupapa on Moloka’i...she makes the best of a devastating situation with fortitude and grace...I knew little of the history of this time and it seemed relevant at this time with fear and misinformation during this pandemic... ostracized and incarcerated...many died but lived with grace and acceptance.

Moloka'i

Moloka'i

Author: Alan Brennert
Read by: Anne Noelani Miyamoto
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