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The Island of Missing Trees
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I feel I should be on my knees talking with the trees that surround my home. For they give us shade, flowers, protection, and fruit. And although they are not a fig tree, as the one in this story, I’m sure they each have their own story to tell.
This was bewitching. A fig tree, transplanted from Cyprus to England. A couple forced to leave because of the raging political divide on Cyprus between the Greeks and the Turks in the �70’s. A daughter struggling with her own identity in this decade.
The chapters run parallel with the fig tree’s life, a forbidden love story, and Ada, the daughter of the couple.
A reminder that families are like trees. Their roots spread wide and deep but also they can become damaged with trauma. There can be death and life. A delicate balance.
Beautifully written with an intriguing and mystical character, the Fig tree. The beauty and knowledge of many insects and the role they play in the ecosystem.
If you weren’t a tree hugger before, I’m sure you will be one after reading this.
A divine story worthy of a 5 ⭐️Crowning.
This was bewitching. A fig tree, transplanted from Cyprus to England. A couple forced to leave because of the raging political divide on Cyprus between the Greeks and the Turks in the �70’s. A daughter struggling with her own identity in this decade.
The chapters run parallel with the fig tree’s life, a forbidden love story, and Ada, the daughter of the couple.
A reminder that families are like trees. Their roots spread wide and deep but also they can become damaged with trauma. There can be death and life. A delicate balance.
Beautifully written with an intriguing and mystical character, the Fig tree. The beauty and knowledge of many insects and the role they play in the ecosystem.
If you weren’t a tree hugger before, I’m sure you will be one after reading this.
A divine story worthy of a 5 ⭐️Crowning.
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August 7, 2021
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August 7, 2021
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November 21, 2021
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November 27, 2021
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November 27, 2021
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Nov 27, 2021 01:20PM
Totally huggable review! 🎄
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Great review, Jen! Sounds like a heartwarming story! Yay for all the stars! :)
Beautiful, Jen ! I’m really glad you loved it, too!
I like the parallels you drew with the family and the tree. Nicely reviewed, Jen!
Wonderful thoughts, Jen, I definitely agree.
Wonderful review, Jen! This sounds so good. Glad to see you loved it! 😊
Such a beautiful story and review, Jen! 💕
Beautiful review, Jen! Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm so glad you loved this, Jen! I thought it was beautiful, creative and tragic, and yes, I am more of a tree hugger now than ever!
Cathrine ☯️ wrote: "Totally huggable review! 🎄"You are a tree hugger, C. You will totally adore this one!
Yun wrote: "Great review, Jen! Sounds like a heartwarming story! Yay for all the stars! :)"Yay!! I've been lucky this year, Yun :)
Angela M wrote: "Beautiful, Jen ! I’m really glad you loved it, too!"Was awesome - and glad you pointed this one out to me....I need to check out what else this author has written. What a talent!
Zoeytron wrote: "I like the parallels you drew with the family and the tree. Nicely reviewed, Jen!"Thank you, ZT!
Sounds like a really beautiful story Jen! Got to love trees 🌲Fantastic review! :)
this sounds lovely & now i can't wait to read it. :)
I like the analogy of trees being like families with their wide and deep root systems that can sometimes be damaged. Excellent review, Jen. I've got this one on my holds list at the library :-)
Thanks Diane, Michael & Holly!
Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "Such a beautiful story and review, Jen! 💕"It was such a great story! Thanks Marialyce!
Ann wrote: "I'm so glad you loved this, Jen! I thought it was beautiful, creative and tragic, and yes, I am more of a tree hugger now than ever!"Love them trees! I need to check out her other stories now too :)
JaymeO wrote: "Beautiful review, Jen! Glad you enjoyed it!"Thanks Jayme :)
reading is my hustle wrote: "this sounds lovely & now i can't wait to read it. :)"Hope you love it too :)
Thanks Melanie, Catherine & Jayme :))
Libby wrote: "I like the analogy of trees being like families with their wide and deep root systems that can sometimes be damaged. Excellent review, Jen. I've got this one on my holds list at the library :-)"Can't wait for your thoughts, Libby! I've got a huge library list too :)
You make this sound so beautiful. Not sure if I am a tree hugger but I am definitely going for this book. :)
RoshReviews wrote: "You make this sound so beautiful. Not sure if I am a tree hugger but I am definitely going for this book. :)"I think you just may become one after reading this book! Enjoy :)
I’m a bit of a tree hugger, and I cannot wait to pick this up! Love this review, Jen!
Thanks Jenni & Julie :))
What a wonderful review, Jen! I’m glad you loved this one too! Tree huggers, unite!
Kerrin wrote: "Lovely review, Jen!"Thanks Kerrin :)
Jasmine wrote: "What a wonderful review, Jen! I’m glad you loved this one too! Tree huggers, unite!"Yessssss!!!!! Thanks Jasmine :))
Lovely review, Jen! I am surrounded by trees here on our farm! Looking forward to reading this one some day!
Beautiful review, Jen. I will gladly hug a tree and hopefully read this book as well! 😊
Thanks Debbie & Kat 😊
Lovely review, Jen! I need to spend more time appreciating trees.
Thanks Meredith - I think we all do :)
Jen, does this book stray into the territory of magical realism?
I'm not usually fan of magical realism but you wrote a very terrific and tempting review! :)
It does go into the magical realism realm. I'm not a fan of it usually either, but this was a charming and beautifully written story. Who is to say trees don't have thoughts? If you love a great story and beautiful writing, you'll enjoy this one Jan & Lisa - it's so much more.
Thanks Karen 😊
Thanks Lisa 😊
This sounds so intriguing and unique! A great review Jen. I'll keep this one in mind when I'm in the mood for such a powerful story!
Tina wrote: "This sounds so intriguing and unique! A great review Jen. I'll keep this one in mind when I'm in the mood for such a powerful story!"Thanks Tina - it is that :)
Wonderful review Jen!
