A review by anka_not_anchor
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Anyone who is a child of immigrants or an immigrant themself will relate to this book and the stories it tells. It’s gorgeous in every way.
Graphic: Violence, Alcoholism, War, Death of parent, and Drug use
Minor: Suicide