Sarah's Kine Justice: A Story of Modern Hawaii

The opening chapter of this book set the scene for what promised to be a very interesting and fast paced book, and in certain areas it didn’t fail to deliver.

The main protagonist is smart intelligent woman, and the Author wrote her in such a way that the reader is given insight into her personality throughout the novel, and not in one big clump at the beginning. She has doubts, uncertainties and a challenge to her integrity and moral code that come together to make a very believable and three-dimensional character. Unfortunately, there are times when all I wanted to do was shake her, but this only added to the appeal of a character that most readers will be able to relate to, if not fully like.

The Author has, apparently, done a great show more deal of research into the history; and I say apparently as I know next to nothing about the history of these islands so have to assume that what is written is fairly accurate. With a skilful hand and turn of phrase the Author is able to weave this background history into the plot, and this really added to the enjoyment of the novel for me. One big negative for me was, even though I knew it was written from a Christian viewpoint, it did have moments in the writing where I felt as if the Author were trying to convert me. I have no problem with reading Christian literature, but what does turn me off is being preached to, and it was this impression that resulted in the book receiving the number of thumbs it did.

I read this on my Kindle and found there was a problem with the formatting. I don’t know if this has been rectified, or will be in later editions, but the habit of every single sentence being its own paragraph was a little irritating and made me feel at times that I was reading a large print book. With a little tweaking in this area this book would be outstanding; as it stands it is a good fun read but nothing to be taken too seriously.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Hawaii or looking for an enjoyable way to pass a few hours.


Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2014/02/17/review-sarahs-kine-justice-a-story-of-mode...





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The opening chapter of this book set the scene for what promised to be a very interesting and fast paced book, and in certain areas it didn’t fail to deliver.

The main protagonist is smart intelligent woman, and the Author wrote her in such a way that the reader is given insight into her personality throughout the novel, and not in one big clump at the beginning. She has doubts, uncertainties and a challenge to her integrity and moral code that come together to make a very believable and three-dimensional character. Unfortunately, there are times when all I wanted to do was shake her, but this only added to the appeal of a character that most readers will be able to relate to, if not fully like.

The Author has, apparently, done a great show more deal of research into the history; and I say apparently as I know next to nothing about the history of these islands so have to assume that what is written is fairly accurate. With a skilful hand and turn of phrase the Author is able to weave this background history into the plot, and this really added to the enjoyment of the novel for me. One big negative for me was, even though I knew it was written from a Christian viewpoint, it did have moments in the writing where I felt as if the Author were trying to convert me. I have no problem with reading Christian literature, but what does turn me off is being preached to, and it was this impression that resulted in the book receiving the number of thumbs it did.

I read this on my Kindle and found there was a problem with the formatting. I don’t know if this has been rectified, or will be in later editions, but the habit of every single sentence being its own paragraph was a little irritating and made me feel at times that I was reading a large print book. With a little tweaking in this area this book would be outstanding; as it stands it is a good fun read but nothing to be taken too seriously.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Hawaii or looking for an enjoyable way to pass a few hours.


Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2014/02/17/review-sarahs-kine-justice-a-story-of-mode...





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Once I started this book, I wasn't able to stop reading it. I love Hawaii and found the history very interesting, and assume its
fairly accurate. We have been to the islands many times and it brought memories to mind. Parts of the first few chapters were confusing but once I got the story line it flowed much better. All in all I enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to others. I received this book as a gift and did not get paid for this review.