Island by Jane Rogers

Island

Jane Rogers

256 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction literary thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

From one of Britain’s best-kept secrets, the novelist whom the Independent said “writes better than almost anyone of her generation,” comes this brooding tale of the murderous ties that bind a mother and daughter. Abandoned at birth and shuttled a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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