The Island of Longing by Anne Griffin

The Island of Longing

Anne Griffin

368 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

One unremarkable afternoon, Rosie watched her daughter Saoirse cycle into town, expecting to hear the slam of the door when she returned a few hours later. But the slam never came.Eight years on, after an extensive investigation into her disappear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 91%
reflective 66%
hopeful 50%
tense 41%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.13

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