A review by novemberreads
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

From the beginning I knew I'd like this. Magical realism PLUS a sentient tree? The lore and history behind it all just added to it. Shafak's writing is beautiful and poetic without being too descriptive or tiring. 
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