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A review by sabrinaleaf
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
3.5
3.5⭐️
An interesting novel told through different perspective and timelines, often jumping through them back and forth.
I thought the characters were so well developed, I loved seeing their different perspectives on the world. I have to say that I’m a little biased with Kostas, he was my favourite character.
The prose flowed beautifully and easily. Beautiful writing that sucked you in into an even more beautiful story.
However, and I feel there’s always a however, it was slow. It took so long for the story to take off and I found myself bored. I read less then 150 pages in 2 weeks.
As a person with greek heritage I was very happy to see the representative here.
An interesting novel told through different perspective and timelines, often jumping through them back and forth.
I thought the characters were so well developed, I loved seeing their different perspectives on the world. I have to say that I’m a little biased with Kostas, he was my favourite character.
The prose flowed beautifully and easily. Beautiful writing that sucked you in into an even more beautiful story.
However, and I feel there’s always a however, it was slow. It took so long for the story to take off and I found myself bored. I read less then 150 pages in 2 weeks.
As a person with greek heritage I was very happy to see the representative here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism and Homophobia
Minor: Suicide and Abortion