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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I normally love Victoria Hislop books because she creates these vivid images of the surroundings and the way the characters relate to it are beautiful. As this was a sequel I felt she made less of a picture of the surroundings despite the fact many parts are in new settings. I love the Island and I wonder if I would have benefited from rereading it before picking this up as there were moments I forgot the back story to some of the characters. Having said that, it all wrapped up really nicely and tied some knots in stories which I guess we're unfinished (although, I don't remember feeling unsatisfied at the the end of island)
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“A ilha” foi um dos livros que este ano, mais me surpreendeu pela positiva. Esperava um romance nas praias gregas mas saiu-me uma história impressionante sobre uma das mais importantes colónias de leprosos.
Em “Uma noite de agosto” relembramos um momento fatídico do livro anterior e acompanhamos o destino de algumas personagens secundárias, mas não menos importantes, do primeiro livro.
Apesar de ter gostado de saber mais pormenores sobre o futuro de certas personagens, pensei que se ia focar nos habitantes da ilha de Spinalonga e que iria explorar o que sentiram os sobreviventes com o peso e o estigma da doença.
“A ilha” vai ter sempre um lugar especial e aconselho a lerem-no primeiro. Caso contrário, vão apanhar imensos “spoilers” e, apesar de conseguirem compreender a narrativa, penso que perde um pouco do encanto.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another beautiful story by Hislop. I had read The Island a long time ago, and it was a five star read for me. Although I think this book can be read in isolation, I wish I had given The Island a reread before starting this one. I couldn't remember all of the characters and so some of the significance of things was a little lost on me.
I had loved learning about leprosy in the first book, but it is not a focus in this one. Though it does still explore love and forgiveness. I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives and the wide cast of characters. Some gems!
I thought it would be weird reading this book at this time of year when it has August in the title, but it was fine. The book covers a long period of time, and all seasons. Can be enjoyed all year round!
I had loved learning about leprosy in the first book, but it is not a focus in this one. Though it does still explore love and forgiveness. I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives and the wide cast of characters. Some gems!
I thought it would be weird reading this book at this time of year when it has August in the title, but it was fine. The book covers a long period of time, and all seasons. Can be enjoyed all year round!
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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:
Yes
Na minha opinião o livro pode ser lido individualmente caso não haja objetivo de ler “A Ilha”, se quiserem ler o primeiro, respeitem a ordem porque há spoilers!
Eu adorei “A Ilha” e percebo que o objetivo da autora foi preencher algumas lacunas que ficaram por responder, mas senti que faltou a essência que me fez apaixonar pelo primeiro.
Foi uma leitura agradável, rápida e esclarecedora. Mas esperava mais. No entanto, gosto muito da escrita da autora, quero ler mais livros dela e viajar mais vezes para a Grécia.
Eu adorei “A Ilha” e percebo que o objetivo da autora foi preencher algumas lacunas que ficaram por responder, mas senti que faltou a essência que me fez apaixonar pelo primeiro.
Foi uma leitura agradável, rápida e esclarecedora. Mas esperava mais. No entanto, gosto muito da escrita da autora, quero ler mais livros dela e viajar mais vezes para a Grécia.