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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Lovely and well done. Memorable, human, interesting (but not for the sake of drama!) characters. Lovely relationships.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There’s something about a novel set on an island in the New England summer. It just adds an extra level of enchantment and makes for a fun summer read and escape into other people’s problems and lives. An exploration of modern families with all the good, bad, and ugly bits that feels both familiar and fresh. You will follow their ups and downs and root for them to figure things out. With a cast of flawed but likeable characters (aka normal human beings), you will find yourself relating to everyone as they figure out how to be happy and fulfilled.
lighthearted
slow-paced
This is a really good summer saga read. Think Maeve Binchy but modern and less...Irish. I did see one of the plot twists coming, and it's a little hypocritical of the author to use it, but...I can't say anything more without giving stuff away. I recommend this if you want a light but engaging read. If you've read this, or end up doing so, I want to talk to you!
The Islanders (read Nov 2019)
This gem was just what I needed to get me out of a reading rut—it was the perfect amount of lighthearted fluff and predictability, while still having enough substance to keep my attention. I loved how the three seemingly unrelated protagonists end up being connected and their lives intertwined. To me, this shows just how small the world is, and how all of our lives intersect and overlap in the most beautiful ways. While so many pieces of the story seemed predictable, there were plenty of surprises thrown in to keep me intrigued. Some of these surprises bring attention to how our own assumptions play a role in how we perceive things, especially within the context of how we relate to others. This was a charming read!
This gem was just what I needed to get me out of a reading rut—it was the perfect amount of lighthearted fluff and predictability, while still having enough substance to keep my attention. I loved how the three seemingly unrelated protagonists end up being connected and their lives intertwined. To me, this shows just how small the world is, and how all of our lives intersect and overlap in the most beautiful ways. While so many pieces of the story seemed predictable, there were plenty of surprises thrown in to keep me intrigued. Some of these surprises bring attention to how our own assumptions play a role in how we perceive things, especially within the context of how we relate to others. This was a charming read!
I wanted to love this. The setting, description of the island, etc. were so beautiful. However, I just could not seem to get invested in the (many, maybe too many) characters.
Just fell flat for me.
Just fell flat for me.
Anthony, Joy and Lu all find themselves on Block Island for different reasons, Joy as the only full-time resident of the perspectives offered, each within different key intersections of their lives. Dubbed for fans of Elin Hilderbrand or J. Courtney Sullivan, The Islanders offers a slower paced summer getaway.
The back-cover description seems to offer the promise of a juicy death and unraveling secrets, but in reality the outcome is far less juicy and far more abrupt. There were certainly tones of Elin Hilderbrand's writing style, but with far less enjoyable characters and a far duller island scene, but the good vibes and relatability are still there.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher; all opinions are my own.
The back-cover description seems to offer the promise of a juicy death and unraveling secrets, but in reality the outcome is far less juicy and far more abrupt. There were certainly tones of Elin Hilderbrand's writing style, but with far less enjoyable characters and a far duller island scene, but the good vibes and relatability are still there.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher; all opinions are my own.
This was enjoyable enough, but it was definitely forgettable. The characters were interesting, but I did have a hard time telling Lu and Joy apart at first because they did not have particularly distinct voices. I did enjoy the setting of Block Island and the writing overall, but the story itself just did not do much for me.