A review by jaypappy
The Island by Victoria Hislop

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

Nice book that looks at the different family member behaviours and how lives and futures can be affect by this, set against a scenario that is not used often in storytelling. A very light and easy read, good one for holidays. I think most readers would identify a person from their lives reflected in one of the characters.