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

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Really loved this book. The different pov from the fig tree and even from a bee once were beautifully written. I will definitely read more of Elif Shafak. Also really appreciated the plants trivia. I found myself googling all the different plants mentioned.
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