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This is a very tough book. Very controversial as well. It‘s about a scientist who observes an indigenous group of people in #Micronesia. He takes some of them to the US for further study. It‘s all so disgusting and this is just the beginning. But this is Yanagihara so I should have known what to expect. I‘m left with a bitter taste yet that‘s exactly what she aimed for probably. A pick of course.

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The memoirs of a man working on starting the Micronesian police force in the late 70‘s to early 80‘s is kind of random but not terrible to read about. #ReadingOceania24 #Micronesia

Unpleasant. That's all I'll say.
I liked the anthropology involved and the science around the island but not the relationships formed.

Clever memoir style with incredible detail and footnote! Very impressive but just not what I'd wanted to read about.

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#Readingoceania2024 #Marshallislands Although this book falls squarely in the travel genre known as “my one year in______”, unlike most books from Peace Corp volunteers, this author has a lovely sense of humor, is capable of some self insights and knows how to write. We spend a year with him in a very small outer atoll island village and learn with him much about their language, culture and way of life. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative

#Readingoceania2024. #Micronesian This novel is one disturbing read that not only challenges the myth of tropical paradises but shows a glaring light on western scientific greed. There are two narrators, the main character and his editor who writes in the footnotes. Both are unreliable and morally suspect. Although a slow read, and chilling, it is worth the effort.

#Micronesia has gone through its own painful occupations

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This book works for the #MarshallIslands too! It‘s a very good book. #Micronesia #Palau #readingOceania @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

In 1978, LA cop Bryan Vila went to #Micronesia as it was transitioning to independence to train the local police forces. This could have been a testosterone-fueled meathead of a book, but Vila clearly approached each of the 12 cultures with respect. There are also some quite funny moments. Highly recommend. Also works for #Palau and #MarshallIslands

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My next ebook for #Micronesia and #Palau for #readingOceania @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB