A review by lediamond4
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I don't know if I have the words to describe how this book made me feel.  If I'm being honest I was a little thrown off by one of the POV's being a fig tree????? But then I just let myself be drawn into this wondrous, heartbreaking, painfully human story.  Shafak's writing is poetic and full of stunning visuals.  I was immediately immersed.  This is one of the best books I've read this year, maybe ever.