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by James A. Michener

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Is it inappropriate for people under fifteen?
JamesB I read “Hawaiiâ€� at age 14 when hospitalized and recuperating for an extended period. Although it was the longest book I've ever read, it was my first …m´Ç°ù±ðI read “Hawaiiâ€� at age 14 when hospitalized and recuperating for an extended period. Although it was the longest book I've ever read, it was my first encounter with really great writing and was captivating from the beginning (a BIG step up from The Hardy Boys and other books I had started with around age 8). It took me a long time to read Hawaii and I admit I found parts slow, but it set me on course as a reader of all kinds of books for life.

Michener gave me an appreciation for quality writing which gave me the confidence later on to put down books I found to be lacking, even well-known books found on must-read lists. I no longer waste my time on books that are not well written and read like they were written by an average high-schooler. There are just too many good authors and good books you can read and appreciate without having to struggle for months to work through a book just to be able to say you've read it - reading is all about enjoyment, education and personal growth and thanks to Michener's “Hawaii� I got off to a good start at a young age.(less)
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Heatherfive Yes, it's a very long novel that is worth the investment of time and focus. I started on this months ago, took a break and came back to it. I am so gl…m´Ç°ù±ðYes, it's a very long novel that is worth the investment of time and focus. I started on this months ago, took a break and came back to it. I am so glad I did!
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Is there anything in this book that would make it unsuitable for my young son to hear? He's an advanced reader for his age, and devours similar books, but I like to check first that it's all OK for a young mind. Amazing that I can’t find any reviews discussing what age is appropriate for this, I searched and searched! THANKS for your help.
Harveyfang Prostitution is covered quite extensively in this book.
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I'm having trouble finding an audio version of James Michener's Hawaii. CDs on Amazon or Ebay very expensive...audio file?? not on Audible. Anyone know where I might find it? Brett
L. Hi Brett- If you're still looking for the audio of this book, it recently became available on Audible (August 2017).

I hope you get to listen to it! I'…m´Ç°ù±ðHi Brett- If you're still looking for the audio of this book, it recently became available on Audible (August 2017).

I hope you get to listen to it! I'm using Overdrive to listen, and I'm enjoying it a lot. (less)
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