"Honolulu" is a historical novel by American author Alan Brennert, published in 2009. The novel follows the story of a young Korean woman named Regret, who travels to Honolulu in the early 20th century to escape a life of poverty and oppression in her homeland. In Honolulu, she takes on the name Jin and finds work as a picture bride, marrying a Korean man living in Hawaii whom she has never met. As Jin navigates her new life in Hawaii, she faces challenges including cultural clashes, discrimination, and personal tragedy. However, she also finds friendship and support from unexpected sources, including a group of women who run a boarding house for picture brides. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience, as well as the history of Hawaii and the impact of colonialism and immigration on the islands.
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