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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
I flew through this one quickly. Great story to close out the last weekend of summer.
Really well done, deep characters you can relate to and a story that is pretty believable but not boring
This was my first Meg Mitchell Moore book, but it will definitely not be my last. I've found another beach book author, and I couldn't be more thrilled. This was a book about Block Island, a place I had never heard of, but now want to visit. The story was told from multiple points of view, and all three of the main narrators had mid-life problems that were relatable. Great writing.
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Review was originally posted here via Booked J. As always, a copy of this book was provided by the publisher or author in exchange for participating in the blog tour/my honest review. This does not effect my opinion in any way.
Another summer day, another engrossing summery read. The Islanders delivers in every way and Meg Mitchell Moore is officially on my radar. This is more than just an airy, light, perfect for summer read. Meg Mitchell Moore devotes time to developing her characters and makes sure they're compelling, complex and full of life.
Meg Mitchell Moore's writing is just gorgeous and I loved the rotating point of view almost as much as the setting. The real shining star of the story is not merely the summery setting or airy prose, it's the flawed characteristics in each of the characters. As they navigate their day to day lives, we see the differences between each other and the growth that has yet to come. And what brings their lives together.
Further, I found the entire plotline, from start to conclusion, to be perfectly paced and well thought out. Meg Mitchell Moore doesn't leave the readers feeling unsatisfied by the final chapters and ties things up quite beautifully. The story never struggles with a bleak, ordinary tone despite the story and its characters being remarkably normal--the prose of The Islanders makes it smooth and the character's make it extraordinary.
Which goes without saying--what captivated me most were the characters and their development.
What drove the plotlines home were these three--Lu, Anthony and Joy--and I found myself loving each of them in different ways. I really did feel like we were a part of their lives and as if they were people I'd known for years. When you can't connect with a story via the characters, it makes reading complicated--Meg Mitchell Moore never suffers this fate.
If you're looking for something relatable, but still complex, The Islanders is a definite must-read for you this summer. Or year round, really.
Review was originally posted here via Booked J. As always, a copy of this book was provided by the publisher or author in exchange for participating in the blog tour/my honest review. This does not effect my opinion in any way.
Another summer day, another engrossing summery read. The Islanders delivers in every way and Meg Mitchell Moore is officially on my radar. This is more than just an airy, light, perfect for summer read. Meg Mitchell Moore devotes time to developing her characters and makes sure they're compelling, complex and full of life.
Meg Mitchell Moore's writing is just gorgeous and I loved the rotating point of view almost as much as the setting. The real shining star of the story is not merely the summery setting or airy prose, it's the flawed characteristics in each of the characters. As they navigate their day to day lives, we see the differences between each other and the growth that has yet to come. And what brings their lives together.
Further, I found the entire plotline, from start to conclusion, to be perfectly paced and well thought out. Meg Mitchell Moore doesn't leave the readers feeling unsatisfied by the final chapters and ties things up quite beautifully. The story never struggles with a bleak, ordinary tone despite the story and its characters being remarkably normal--the prose of The Islanders makes it smooth and the character's make it extraordinary.
Which goes without saying--what captivated me most were the characters and their development.
What drove the plotlines home were these three--Lu, Anthony and Joy--and I found myself loving each of them in different ways. I really did feel like we were a part of their lives and as if they were people I'd known for years. When you can't connect with a story via the characters, it makes reading complicated--Meg Mitchell Moore never suffers this fate.
If you're looking for something relatable, but still complex, The Islanders is a definite must-read for you this summer. Or year round, really.
This was a book that I just could not put down. It had a little bit of everything in it. Love, heartbreak, mystery, discovery of self. And I really enjoyed how the three main characters all had separate lives and issues and yet they intersected in various ways. The setting of the story being Block Island only made it more interesting.
This book was a bit like a flavored rice cake. Fine to tide you over (readable), but by no means a meal (memorable or exciting). Not a real surprise or insight to be found inside. The setting definitely made me want to go see Block Island for myself and make a bunch of fresh whoopie pies, tho!
Three well-developed characters have their paths cross on a New England island. I found each very relatable and saw little of myself in each. Easy to read and enjoyable.
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes