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Entire-Ad2058 t1_j7a1wj5 wrote

Reply to comment by duke_awapuhi in The tallest sea cliffs in the world, Molokai's north shore, Hawaii [OC] [3609 x 5541] by Chipotle42

No, it was the Brennart one. Read it 26 years ago but kept my copy and have loaned it out numerous times. Incredible story, told with talent and great sensitivity... (Oh, great, I sound like some commercial, but still!!!...) Anyway - thank you for the post.

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duke_awapuhi t1_j7a21an wrote

You probably know this but he’s written at least 1-2 other Hawaii books. I’m spacing on the name, but I believe one is called Honolulu

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Entire-Ad2058 t1_j7a2xrt wrote

No, I didn't know about that one. I just received a sequel to "Molokai", as a gift... "Daughter of Molokai"... Hope you can try the original again. It was a hard read (and I have no ties to the islands, so can't possibly understand how you feel), but I thought it very important, and riveting. Best to you!

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duke_awapuhi t1_j7a531g wrote

Oh yeah that’s right! I saw that one recently. I’ll definitely give it another stab. I’m obsessed with Hawaiian history and yeah, have deep ties to the islands, plus Molokai is my favorite island haha. I’ve spent too much time there to not give the book another chance. Best to you as well! Happy reading and happy travels!

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Entire-Ad2058 t1_j7a5w3a wrote

Thank you! One more thing... the reason your photo caught me is that there is a passage in "Molokai" where a group of young girls actually climbs that cliff (!!!) in order to socialize with locals for one night. Although the novel is fiction, it is based upon reality and old stories, so that segment stayed with me.

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duke_awapuhi t1_j7a69et wrote

Ah yes I remember that part. And from everything I’ve heard, that’s absolutely based on something real that would happen, where people in the settlement would sneak up to the main part of the island. Definitely a treacherous journey though, and even more treacherous at night. It is pitch black out there. Only the stars and moon provide light. Nowadays you can see a glow coming from Honolulu, but at the time when the book took place you definitely couldn’t. Also, having myself walked around in the jungle at night on Molokai, it’s not for the faint of heart. There’s spooky noises and lots of creepy crawlies. Whenever I’ve gone into the thick of it I bring a machete lol. Also my late Uncle carried a gun lol

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