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 reflective slow-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 208 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 80%
dark 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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