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I enjoyed the multiple narrators.

So, so good. I am so interested in the end of Hawaii as and independent Republic, and native Hawaiian perspective of that- touched on lightly in this book. The main story is an imagining of true events, an isolated leper colony on the Island of Molokai. This book's main character, is Rachel- native Hawaiian girl sent to Molokai at age seven. The heartbreak, and shame, of her given family etc

Any book that is set in NYC, I'm there in my head. 😆👍 Dreaming of gelato now, too.

I am enjoying the TV show this book inspired. Gotta say, the book is better!

*Spoiler- My favorite scene involves the wife scaring off would- be thieves by pulling a gun on them

Spooky af. I've read other books of Mr. Nesbo, they keep me guessing until the end. I hate a predictable book.

100%, read it. Charming. Dysfunctional, tortured people learn how to appreciate the small things and mje peace with the past. Families find one another, etc etc. Oh, and everyone loves penguins, because they're adorable.

This book is a little wild. If you know the film, 'Somewhere in Time, ' you may notice the time travel as a plot device repeated here. There's other things of note; Fenians, train travel, race relations, alcoholism, baseball, family woes, friendships, baseball, gambling, Mark Twain etc etc. Fascinating

Enjoyable.

This book was funny and heartfelt. The family and friend relationships were described so vividly. Overall, highly enjoyable.

Overall, I enjoyed it. The descriptions of Italy and of the individual characters personalities won me over

Some of her descriptions are beyond me, but I still appreciate them. It's interesting to learn little tidbits of the author's life which led to her "befriending" a fox. But, what she learns from the fox is the best of all. Read it for yourself. Plus, she loves the book 'the little prince,' and that's just superior taste.

Short, focused pieces. Just what I needed in the moment, words of motivation and reasons to not give up.

Amusing anecdotes of a recovering black nerd, her own words. I appreciate humor where the author makes fun at their own expense. This might make me a sadist, or maybe I just have a healthy sense of schadenfreude.

Short and silly, a good 2020 antidote.

Translation was good. I love lighthouses, it's a keeper for me. You see what I did there.......

I enjoy a good shot story. These were all enjoyable, and I liked how it built upon years/generations. Quirky, magical realism etc. Rural Massachusetts is a pleasant setting.

Really enjoyed this book. I have strong ties to Northern California, not that far north, but close enough.

I liked how the author built the secrets and family drama into the story. It was messy. Too often you can guess where a story is headed, I thought I had glimpses here. However, not everything was wrapped in a shiny, pink, bow. So, thanks for that.

Not what I was expecting, but enjoyable nonetheless.

S'okay, nothing earth-shattering. Then again, I am often overly critical, sorry it's a personality trait...

So far, interesting anecdotes....

Enjoying it so far, just finished the article re: her interview with Simone de Beauvoir regarding the documentary about herself, fascinating.

A bit gruesome, but fascinating so far.