A review by sophia_zaytoun_habib
Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I have tried reading this book three separate times over the course of multiple years.....but I officially give up. It's just not good? I don't care about any of the characters, no one has a strong identity and everything moves at a snail's pace. Usu lly , I at least feel a sense of obligation to finish something I've started whether or not I actually like it, but in this case I feel nothing. For a moment, I wondered if the joy of reading had left me, but no, it was just this book that sucked the life out of me. I have now tasted sweet freedom and I will not apologize.