A review by robd52
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

emotional informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Had a really mixed time with this one. Bits I really liked - the timelines, reflection on intergenerational trauma. I really didn't get on with the tree chapters, they could have been good but it was often too much like a Wikipedia article or showing off knowledge rather than creating a believable character.
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