Reviews

The Island by Victoria Hislop

anapis's review against another edition

5.0

Li há muitos anos atrás e adorei ! História emocionante e leitura fácil

souljaleonn's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

amyguise's review against another edition

emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

ali_w15's review against another edition

5.0

One of the best books I have ever read. I will come back to this time and time again. An amazing story that takes you on a real journey. A must read.

chezorama's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

elishamariegilb's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

rosagigantea's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

impla77's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

helenabianca's review against another edition

hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cosymidlifebooknook's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I read this book when it was first published in paperback, and it's remained in my top 10 favourite reads. I adore a book set in the Mediterranean especially when it's based on true historical events.

I adored the vivid portrayal of Crete, and Victoria Hislop's ability to transport me to the heart of the story. The characters felt like old friends, and the historical backdrop of Spinalonga gave a fascinating glimpse into a real place and time in history. The incredible attention to detail, both in the depiction of daily life on the island and in the medical references to curing the disease were fascinating. Despite the heartbreak woven into the fabric of the story, there was always an undercurrent of hope and resilience that left me feeling uplifted and inspired long after I turned the final page