Kona Winds

Kona Winds

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Fiction. Asian & Asian American Studies. Kona Winds Is A Hardboiled Noir Murder Mystery Set In Honolulu In 1953, When Hawai'I Was Changing From A Racially Stratified, Nearfeudal Plantation Colony To The Multiethnic 50Th State. This Debut Novel By Japanese American Author Scott Kikkawa Was Written With The Firm Belief That Hawai'I Is More Than Just A Pretty Backdrop For The Mischief Of Tourists. It Can Be, And Was, A Terrifying, Sodden Place Whose Social Realities Were Ugly Not So Long Ago And Continue In Some Respect To Go Unresolved. In Addition, The Novel Provides A Glimpse Into The Police Work Of Postwar Honolulu, Which Has Been Rarely Written In This Way Before.

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  • Q: What is the genre of 'Kona Winds'? A: 'Kona Winds' is a hard-boiled noir murder mystery that also falls under the Fiction and Asian & Asian American Studies genres.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'Kona Winds'? A: The author of 'Kona Winds' is Scott Kikkawa, a Japanese American writer.
  • Q: When was 'Kona Winds' published? A: 'Kona Winds' was published on January 16, 2020.
  • Q: What is the page count of 'Kona Winds'? A: 'Kona Winds' contains 288 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of 'Kona Winds'? A: 'Kona Winds' is available in a paperback binding.
  • Q: What is the main setting of 'Kona Winds'? A: The main setting of 'Kona Winds' is Honolulu in the year 1953.
  • Q: Is 'Kona Winds' suitable for readers interested in social issues? A: Yes, 'Kona Winds' explores social realities and the historical context of Hawai'i, making it suitable for readers interested in social issues.
  • Q: What themes are explored in 'Kona Winds'? A: 'Kona Winds' explores themes of race, social change, and the complexities of postwar Honolulu.
  • Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Kona Winds'? A: Yes, 'Kona Winds' is available in its first edition.
  • Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of 'Kona Winds'? A: Readers can expect a hard-boiled narrative style typical of noir fiction, combined with rich historical context.

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