A review by sophronisba
Isola by Allegra Goodman

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The beginning is a bit of a slow burn but this book turned out to be thrilling -- by turns gripping, haunting, and devastating.