A review by hannalilja
The Island Child by Molly Aitken

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

4.5

This book is absolutely heart wrenching. The relationships are complex and it reflects the difficulties of parenthood. I loved how the parallel stories of the young Oona and the adult Oona unraveled.
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