Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth HandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I had my reservations about Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth Hand. It is a book set in Hawaii written by someone not from there with a white, male protagonist. I was skeptical about how good it could be, but Elizabeth Hand has never disappointed me before. I took a leap of faith. I appreciated the effort to educate the reader about Hawaiian culture and the negative impact of humanity on the delicate island environment. Having a somewhat clueless main character really helped weave that all in. Setting it in the pandemic only lent to the feeling of isolation in a remote part of an island. Then there were the mysterious disappearances. For a book that is a slow burn, a lot is going on!
Bonus points for one of the most unique weapon choices I have ever read. Extra points for all the birds.
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