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Aloha Quilt (2010)

by Jennifer Chiaverini(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

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Fiction

publisher

Recorded Books

series

Elm Creek Quilts

review 1: I chose this book from the library shelf for no other reason than the word "aloha" in the title; I like to read books about or set in Hawaii. I had not read any of the other books in this series and now, having read this one, I probably won't. The main character, Bonnie, I found to be wimpy, judgmental and rigid. The story seemed clumsily designed to provide a vehicle for conveying information about Hawaii's history and (of course) quilting. And I just couldn't see what Bonnie's friends saw in her. Talk about a lack of empathy and compassion for others, lack of self-awareness, and knee-jerk emotional reactions... It's an easy vacation read, but not much more.
review 2: Bonnie is going to a painful and contentious divorce. She decides to take a break over the wi... morenter from Elm Creek quilts to go to Hawaii and help her lifelong friend, Claire, open her own coaches retreat, Aloha quilts, in Hawaii.She is challenged by the tasks of organizing the retreats at Claire's bed and breakfast. She meets a man who shows for around Maui and teaches her Hawaiian history as well as how to open her heart again.Bonnie faces a hard decision as Claire offers her a permanent job and part of her new business in Hawaii. Should she stay and leave behind her beloved Elmcreek quilts and many friends, or return and miss out on this new adventure. less

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Bhagya

I have read all of the Elm Creeks books, and I loved that this book returned to the original characters and quilting. The book follows Bonnie, as she moves to Hawaii temporarily to help her old college friend start a quilt camp based on Elm Creek. If you'd enjoyed Bonnie in the previous books, you will enjoy this book. To me, the characters lacked depth, and I just didn't enjoy the story which reflected on Bonnie's unhappy marriage, and her interaction with her soon to be ex-husband during her divorce. The history of Hawaii was interesting. The book is a quick easy read.

sarahmarie323

I liked this book particularly for its glimpse into Hawaiian history. The descriptive scenes were very well done as I thought I could envision the Crater that the main characters visited at the end of the book and I can fully understand why this place would evoke deep contemplation. A perfect spot to soothe a troubled soul! I did think that the last part of the book was a bit over the top and I began to lose interest in Bonnie's plight. It ended well and with possibilities for a follow up!

piyush

I forgot how much I loved these books. I will try to get caught up. A fun read.

rica

It was an awesome book. I look forward to reading more Elm Creek Quilt books.

Michelle

8.5

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