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

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

4.0

I wish there was more depth to Defne and a better exploration of her character, pain, and
ultimate death
. 

I feel like so much was overlooked that could have made this story so much more poignant.