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alexrudd's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jpwoodruff's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
judenoseinabook's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The sequel to the Island. Good read, I read it in 2 days. But there is a certain distance to the way the story is told that held me back from getting very emotionally involved with the story. I don't remember that from The Island.
It is a story of passion, jealousy, great sadness and eventual peace, and even happiness, for many of the characters.
It is a story of passion, jealousy, great sadness and eventual peace, and even happiness, for many of the characters.
alicecharlie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lou_mac's review against another edition
3.0
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)
vickksx's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.5
leraospoucos's review against another edition
3.0
“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.