THE ISLAND OF THE MISSING TREES BY ELIF SHAFAK (BOOK REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION)
Today I shall review The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. I was actually gifted this book. What a wonderful present it proved to be! Published in 2021, this postmodern novel follows two story lines and uses framed narration. The Island of Missing Trees tells the life story of a Greek Turkish couple and their adolescent daughter. This novel examines and explores a number of topics such as identity, migration, immigrant life, war trauma, memory, love and family. It's an ambitious novel that examines serious topics with due respect and sensitivity . I read it months ago, but I remember it vividly. Honestly, I cried a lot while reading this novel. It really moved me greatly. In fact, that is probably why it took me this long to finish this book review. I needed to emotionally process the story. The Island of Missing Trees is set in London and Cyprus. The narration isn't chronological . The story jumps back and forth, following ...
Quante belle foto, tutte le volte sei in un posto diverso! :) Mi piace un sacco la giacca che indossi nella prima foto!!
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A very stylish March. I like everything. Can't pick a favorite.
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Dear Ivana, seems you had a busy March :) And you did a lot of great things and wear perfect outfits - especially I like your outfit from the 31.03.13.
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super slike draga:)
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A month.. and a wonderful style.. because you are very amazing!! Lots of love dear! <3
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DeleteVery nice recap. and I like that you have always some trips. Have a nice day.
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Always wonderful places! Nice style!!
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Great pics :) Love the one in the museum !
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So beautiful pics, my dear! Let me longing for spring, holidays, sunshine <3 ... Especially the pic from 31st of march is so amazing! Where have you been there? Kisses from Vienna,
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DeletePra fotka je moj favorit :-) savrsena...odjeca, kosa, osmijeh, sve :-) izdvojila bi i leo tajice :-)
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great looks :*
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great recap! So many lovely outfits and a lot of travelling. :) Good for you!
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Lovely recap my dear Ivana. I love your pics that are near the sea!
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hello dear! I really like the first and second outfit!!!
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