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Alan Brennert

    Alan Brennert erschafft historische Romane, die die Vergangenheit durch fesselnde Charaktere und immersive Erzählungen wieder zum Leben erwecken. Seine Arbeit zeichnet sich durch eine tiefgründige Erforschung des menschlichen Geistes aus, wobei er sich oft auf die Widerstandsfähigkeit angesichts von Widrigkeiten und die Suche nach Zugehörigkeit konzentriert. Brennert versteht es meisterhaft, vielschichtige Erzählungen zu weben, die sich mit gesellschaftlichen Themen und den beständigen familiären Bindungen über Generationen hinweg auseinandersetzen. Seine Schriften entführen die Leser in sorgfältig recherchierte Schauplätze und bieten berührende Einblicke in die Erfahrungen derer, die die Geschichte geprägt haben.

    Honolulu
    Time and Chance
    Weird Romance
    Moloka'i
    Daughter of Moloka'I
    Her pilgrim soul
    • An anthology of short fiction, including the title story, published here for the first time

      Her pilgrim soul
    • Daughter of Moloka'I

      • 320 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden
      4,2(738)Abgeben

      The highly anticipated sequel to Alan Brennert's acclaimed book club favourite, and national bestseller, Moloka'i.

      Daughter of Moloka'I
    • 4,2(119915)Abgeben

      This richly imagined novel, set in Hawai'i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a little-known time and place---and a deeply moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off lands like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i. Here her life is supposed to end---but instead she discovers it is only just beginning. With a vibrant cast of vividly realized characters, Moloka'i is the true-to-life chronicle of a people who embraced life in the face of death. Such is the warmth, humor, and compassion of this novel that "few readers will remain unchanged by Rachel's story" (mostlyfiction.com).

      Moloka'i
    • Weird Romance

      • 126 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden
      4,0(10)Abgeben

      Exploring themes of identity and technology, this unique musical features two one-act stories. In the first, a homeless woman’s consciousness is transferred into a beautiful android, raising questions about self and society. The second story follows a scientist whose life is transformed by the sudden appearance of a holographic image of a long-deceased woman, blending elements of romance and the supernatural. Both narratives delve into the implications of advanced technology on human experience and connection.

      Weird Romance
    • Time and Chance

      • 402 Seiten
      • 15 Lesestunden
      3,8(38)Abgeben

      Set against a rich historical backdrop, this classic novel weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of identity, culture, and resilience. The story unfolds through the lives of its memorable characters, each facing their own struggles and triumphs. With vivid descriptions and emotional depth, the author invites readers into a world that reflects both personal and collective journeys, making it a poignant addition to the literary landscape.

      Time and Chance
    • “In Korea in those days, newborn girls were not deemed important enough to be graced with formal names, but were instead given nicknames, which often reflected the parents’ feelings on the birth of a daughter:  I knew a girl named Anger, and another called Pity.  As for me, my parents named me Regret.” Honolulu is the rich, unforgettable story of a young “picture bride” who journeys to Hawai'i in 1914 in search of a better life. Instead of the affluent young husband and chance at an education that she has been promised, she is quickly married off to a poor, embittered laborer who takes his frustrations out on his new wife. Renaming herself Jin, she makes her own way in this strange land, finding both opportunity and prejudice. With the help of three of her fellow picture brides, Jin prospers along with her adopted city, now growing from a small territorial capital into the great multicultural city it is today.  But paradise has its dark side, whether it’s the daily struggle for survival in Honolulu’s tenements, or a crime that will become the most infamous in the islands’ history... With its passionate knowledge of people and places in Hawai'i far off the tourist track, Honolulu is most of all the spellbinding tale of four women in a new world, united by dreams, disappointment, sacrifices, and friendship.

      Honolulu