A review by alisonw
The Island of Sea Women, by Lisa See
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Graphic: Colonisation, Child death, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Murder, Mass/school shootings, Death, Rape, War, Sexual violence, Genocide, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Racism, Police brutality, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, and Confinement