The Island by Elin Hilderbrand

The Island

Elin Hilderbrand

416 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction romance lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Description

A summertime story only Elin Hilderbrand can tell: a family in upheaval after a cancelled wedding fill an island summer with heartache, laughter, and surprises. Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,174 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
emotional 55%
reflective 41%
relaxing 41%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 16%
sad 16%
funny 13%
inspiring 11%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.7

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