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A review by gruizco23
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.75
What a gorgeous, magical book. I definitely want to re-read it in a few years, because it's so packed full of rich storytelling, I'm sure I missed something. My only qualm was that it lagged in moments, but honestly they were few and far between.
Graphic: Animal cruelty and War
Moderate: Alcoholism