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

hopeful informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Absolutely beautifully written, the prose is incredible. Who knew the perspective of a tree could be so interesting?? As a plot-girl, I do find the premise of the story only developed to a limiter extend (why there is no contact with the family back home or
why Defne committed suicide
) and could have been emphasised/explored more (like the effect of not knowing her past on Ada's identity development) - therefore 4.5 instead of 5 stars!
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