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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Divno! Poslednja mi je najlepša možda jer je u sedećem položaju koji si tako verno dočarala. Hoću reći uglavnom stojimo kad se slikamo pa mi se sviđa tako nešto za promenu i generalno, i na tvojim crtežima :)
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Such pretty paintings - it's the simplicity that goes so far in my eyes. Something so simple and not over-done is peaceful and perfect xxx
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Lovely drawings, keep up the good work ;)
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I simply love it when you post this kind of illustrations :) Perfect!
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Your illustration posts are definitely one of my favourite, Ivana! And I do envy your ability to draw, wish I have half your talent. xx
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What a great collection of pictures! That job is so cute!
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Your illustrations are always very inspiring.
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Great job Ivana! I wish it were warm enough where I am to wear shorts ;p
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Zaista su super, uvek docaras pravi momenat ;) pozz
ReplyDeleteI am very fond of the last illustration. Thanks as always for sharing your art. <3
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Bravissima Ivanal le tue illustrazioni sono sempre di ispirazione! :D
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Amazing drawings!!!!
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Again wonderful Illustrations! Love this Posts :)
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very cool drawings, I love a lot the first one!!
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bellissime illustrazioni.
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Bellissime le tue illustrazioni Ivana!
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Your illustrations are marvelous. The last one is beautiful.
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These illustrations are wonderful, you truly are talented :)
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I love your paintings - they are so refreshing after seeing many photos that start to look the same. I had to join you. And thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteIvana sweetheart, you are so adorable!! Aww, i liked it a lot and thank so, so much. Sure made me smile. Great job!
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Love these sketches! I am terrible at sketches, but I'm trying to get better! You inspire me! - www.domesticgeekgirl.com
ReplyDeleteLove these sketches! I am terrible at sketches, but I'm trying to get better! You inspire me! - www.domesticgeekgirl.com
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Made with the usual mastery....!!
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U are very talented hun <3
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These are bloggers I am unaware of but your art always amazes me :) Kisses
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These are so marvellous!! I do love them both a lot, so talented :))) xx
ReplyDeleteLove your drawings, Ivana! Wish I could draw like you.......... xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Ivana, I missed your wonderful sketches and drawings, sorry I haven't stopped by for such a long time!
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I would love to draw well ...
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You captured the style of these bloggers! Truly talented!
ReplyDeleteLovely illustrations as always! Particularly like the second style, you capture the casual chic vibe of the outfit perfectly!
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WoW! Divno baš su mi lepe ove tvoje devojčice! Savršeni stajlinzi i naravno tvoje umeće predstavljanja istih :*
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