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 two main timelines, one set in moder
The place is terrific, indeed. Tge seascape is so picturesque and magnificent, I can only imagine how does it feel there. We are all so small and insignificant in front of this powerful nature and inimitable beauty!
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That a truly beautiful place dear! Very clean and peaceful! may I ask what are those giants structures dear? Just kind of curious ehehe
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lovely place
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It's so beautiful and there's so much to see! Great shots!
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I can totally see that you love it :) It's a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteI begin to wonder if you live near the sea, Ivana. The shots are very well captured, dear. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Ivana. The place seems empowering and inspiring. You look happy and free!
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Such happy photos! And how cute place is this!
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Oh how i wish I was there with you. Great scenery, Ivana.
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Lovely pics baby!!! I really like them =) Kisses from Spain
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beautiful photo , a sea ...
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Such a breathtaking place for relaxation, you look lovely and happy! xo
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Wonderful Photos! The Scarf looks gorgeous :)
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Wonderful Photos! The Scarf looks gorgeous :)
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Che bel posto!
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Thanks for sharing and showing your favorite place! Lovely, happy photos!
ReplyDeleteLove the ocean! This photos are so nice. (Love the boat in these as well) Gorgeous scenery, you look so great! xx
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Aww, I seriously miss the ocean after seeing your pictures here, Ivana. And I love these shots of you, one can really tell that you're very tall! And dang girl, your legs look endless, lucky girl! xx
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I definitely get the sense that you love this place from how joyful you look in these photos! Pure joy is really such a beautiful thing :)
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hai ragione che post magnifico :)
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Un posto davvero molto bello! xx
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Very pretty scarf and a gorgeous location dear :) xoxo
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Ništa lepše od mora u pozadini! :) Divne su slike, tako pozitivne i drugačije! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful:) Sad, that I haven't seen it in real.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos ! Your scarf is very pretty :)
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