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A review by nityareads
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
An amazing, beautiful and poignant read by Elif Shafak. The writing is very lyrical and heartfelt.
I never thought it is possible for a book to talk about war, love, loss and healing while giving botany and history and climate change lessons at the same time. But this book manages to do it all. I'm absolutely spell bound and in awe with the ease at which the writer does this without making the reader lose track or interest at all.
This is the story of Kostas, Defne and their daughter Ada set in different time periods in Cyprus and London going back and forth in narration. It talks about the war and turbulence in Cyprus and the consequences faced by the people who go through it. I also loved Meryems character.
A major part of the story is narrated by a Fig tree who witnesses most of the turbulent events. Yes, it might seem odd to you to read this but the narration fits so seamlessly that you will see yourself talking to plants after reading this if you don't do so already.
This is my third Elif Shafak book and like the previous two, I loved this one too. But what I liked the most is how each book and characters in each are very unique and engaging in different ways. It is like listening to AR Rahman's music- unique but with a trademark aura of its own.
I never thought it is possible for a book to talk about war, love, loss and healing while giving botany and history and climate change lessons at the same time. But this book manages to do it all. I'm absolutely spell bound and in awe with the ease at which the writer does this without making the reader lose track or interest at all.
This is the story of Kostas, Defne and their daughter Ada set in different time periods in Cyprus and London going back and forth in narration. It talks about the war and turbulence in Cyprus and the consequences faced by the people who go through it. I also loved Meryems character.
A major part of the story is narrated by a Fig tree who witnesses most of the turbulent events. Yes, it might seem odd to you to read this but the narration fits so seamlessly that you will see yourself talking to plants after reading this if you don't do so already.
This is my third Elif Shafak book and like the previous two, I loved this one too. But what I liked the most is how each book and characters in each are very unique and engaging in different ways. It is like listening to AR Rahman's music- unique but with a trademark aura of its own.