The Island of Forgetting by Jasmine Sealy

The Island of Forgetting

Jasmine Sealy

fiction lgbtqia+ literary race challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2022

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 In this compelling debut, an unknowable legacy passes through generations of one family living on the beautiful island of Barbados.There is Iapetus, a lonely soul haunted by the memory of his father; his son Atlas, dreaming of a life far removed ...
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Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 54%
sad 48%
dark 32%
challenging 29%
tense 24%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.37

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