A review by mandalacb19
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

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

5.0

I never re read books. I mean, it honestly takes a miracle for me to do so. I listened to this as an audiobook probably back in 2013 with my mother, when I was around five or six years old. It entranced me then and was a book that always stuck with me. I'm always fascinated with this idea of pure aloneness, of the beauty and fear that comes with it. This book is one of what I consider 'classic' novels, and one that I will read again and get something different from the next time. Wonderful study on setting, growth, character, and love. 
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