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 two main timelines, one set in moder
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much dearest Ivana, that you again have chosen one of my outfits! As usual I like the other outfits you show here at least as much :) Especially Ivana and Coco belongs to my favs! Wish you a lovely Sunday.
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mi piacciono molto i look di Nico, Valeria e Francesca! e molto anche il look della ragazza con i palloncini!
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Love the collection of amazing looks! ...Thx for sharing..:-)
ReplyDelete♥♥♥ TNX ;)
ReplyDeleteMatea, Rena, Tijana, Afina...puno lijepih :)
So many great outfits. xa. Have a nice day.
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Another fabulous selection. Third outfit is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteoh, lovely selection, dear Ivana:) All of those girls look very pretty and nice-dressed, but most of all I like the way Ivana (5foot7andbambieyes) looks, she is always so chic and elegant:) Marina (from afinaskater) is also very beautiful in that blue dress;)
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely looks doll!! I quite enjoy them, all different but so lovely!! I have no idea which I love more, I think they all have a great style!! Happy Monday doll xx
ReplyDeleteHvala, draga Ivana! :)
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Great selection sweety! I'm always so happy when you include me :D Thanks!
ReplyDelete"5foot7andbambieyes" is looking so adorable in her outfit. I am so honored you have featured me on your blog. So sweet. You rock! All beautiful and stylish bloggers on here. Thank you baby doll.
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Oh I'm so happy to see myself on this post!!! Thank you so much, it's so touching!!! :D
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Davvero tante belle e cool blogger!!! Mi piace molto il look con gonna grigia e camicia gialla! Grazie mille per avermi inclusa anche questa settimana!!!!!
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Its always inspiring to check other peoples fashion choices, thanks for sharing Ivana, xoxo.
ReplyDeleteGrazie Ivana, è sempre un onore essere menzionata nella tua rubrica!
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Coco
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and again: coco shows the perfect outfit. i love this white style in combo with beige/nude heels.
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DeleteI really like Coco's outfits too....she has a great style. Italian women have a wonderful sense of style, they're always dressed up.
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