A review by evs721
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

I'm so glad I've read this book. It is written like poetry - divided into short chapters where every word has been carefully chosen, with beautiful metaphors and haunting phrases. 
I've learnt so much about Cypress and about nature. It was obviously very well researched. 
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