The Isle of Youth by Laura van den Berg

The Isle of Youth

Laura van den Berg

244 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Laura van den Berg's gorgeous new book, The Isle of Youth, explores the lives of women mired in secrecy and deception. From a newlywed caught in an inscrutable marriage, to private eyes working a baffling case in South Florida, to a teenager who a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 75%
dark 37%
emotional 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.88

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