The Island Child by Molly Aitken

The Island Child

Molly Aitken

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Twenty years ago, Oona left the island of Inis for the very first time. A wind-blasted rock of fishing boats and sheep’s wool, where the only book was the Bible and girls stayed in their homes until mothers themselves, the island was a gift for so...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 74%
dark 66%
reflective 64%
challenging 39%
mysterious 31%
tense 17%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 24% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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