{"product_id":"this-is-paradise-stories-9780770436254","title":"This Is Paradise Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElegant, brutal, and profound\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ethis magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, façade and authentic self, \u003ci\u003eThis Is Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it’s truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the gut-punch of “Wanle,” a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father’s footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices—the women of Waikiki—to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city’s nightlife. “The Old Paniolo Way\u0026amp;rdq","brand":"Random House USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737245856087,"sku":"9780770436254","price":13.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780770436254.jpg?v=1723811070","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/this-is-paradise-stories-9780770436254","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}