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A review by kyahs
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
A beautiful, unique and insightful take on a civil war I knew little about. I have saved many quotes from this story that I hope to carry with me on my journey.
Moderate: Child death, Alcoholism, Death of parent, War, and Murder