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k1berry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Suicide
crdostaler's review
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Death
Minor: Suicide
sea_tea_books's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Grief and hope ebb and flow in this story much like the waves lapping the shores of remote Frick Island. A story about how far we will go to comfort loved ones and the strange accommodations we make when faced with grief and loneliness.
Overall, this was an interesting story that piqued my curiosity. There was an air of mystery that kept me thinking about this story even when I wasn't reading. "There were more buried secrets on this island than on a sunken treasure ship . . ." (ch. 26) However, there were several cringe-worthy moments, such as the author's insulting choice to mock neurodivergent people with the phrase "Proud Father Tourette's" (ch.24).
Overall, this was an interesting story that piqued my curiosity. There was an air of mystery that kept me thinking about this story even when I wasn't reading. "There were more buried secrets on this island than on a sunken treasure ship . . ." (ch. 26) However, there were several cringe-worthy moments, such as the author's insulting choice to mock neurodivergent people with the phrase "Proud Father Tourette's" (ch.24).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt
milenasbooknook's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Cursing
bookshelf_al's review
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
julieb3a's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Suicide
effievane's review
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I was very excited about this book, as I found the premise interesting. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown. The characters were bland and the premise wandered around a lot. I also wish that we'd gotten a lot more substance to the whole "invisible husband" thing, seeing as it's the central point of the book, but it was barely explored. All in all, great idea, poor execution. By the end of it, I felt like it was merely an excuse to frame a lackluster romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Death, and Grief
martachbc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
shivanimanohar's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Frick Island is light and breezy (despite focusing on grief as its central theme). The plot is wonderfully intriguing and the book progresses at a good pace. I’d recommend it as a one-time read but I don’t see myself going back to it over and over again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
clairecin's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts