It was absolutely "tales of the South Pacific". . . might have added during WW2
Michner is a prolific writer of words. . . and as a result the print in a pocketbook edition is really tiny. . . it was bold which helped.
I've loved his Hawaii and I sort of expected the same. . . instead it was a different look at the participants in WW2 in this theatre. .
He's a fine story teller and I guess this was at least partially real and not 100% fiction. . .
There were some surprises. . . and I feel certain he would not have won a pulitzer if written today. . .
I was 100% happy I got to read and sent it to my son the Retired Colonel. .