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The Color of Air by Gail Tsukiyama - 3 stars - My Review

Set mostly in 1935 in the small town of Hilo, Hawaii, protagonist Daniel has returned after studying on the mainland, becoming a doctor, and practicing medicine in Chicago. It is a character-driven novel, focused on Daniel, his stepfather, ex-girlfriend, aunt, and aunt’s mother. Daniel and his ex-girlfriend may reunite. They have each had a recent traumatic experience. The specter of the volcanic eruption of Mauna Loa looms over the scene as does the question of what happened to Daniel’s father, who abandoned the family many years before. I enjoyed the historic setting and found this book pleasant enough, but it lacks zest.

Thanks for your review. I read this book a few months ago and realize now I forgot to write a review. I don't think it was Tsukiyama's best, although I generally like her writing.

Susan wrote: "Thanks for your review. I read this book a few months ago and realize now I forgot to write a review. I don't think it was Tsukiyama's best, although I generally like her writing."

I did like the writing and would read another of her books.