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Product Details of "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak:
- ISBN: 9780241435007
- Author: Elif Shafak
- Genre: Earth, Nature, Fiction
- Publication: Viking
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368 pages
- Language: English
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"The Island of Missing Trees" is a rich and magical novel written by Elif Shafak, a Booker-shortlisted author known for her powerful storytelling. This novel explores themes of love, identity, belonging, and the enduring impact of nature.
The story revolves around two teenagers, one Greek Cypriot and one Turkish Cypriot, who meet in secret at a taverna on their shared island. The taverna, hidden beneath blackened beams adorned with garlic, chili peppers, and creeping honeysuckle, features a fig tree growing through a cavity in the roof. This fig tree bears witness to their hushed meetings and silent departures.
However, their love story unfolds against the backdrop of impending conflict, leading to war and the eventual disappearance of the teenagers. Decades later, Kostas returns to the island as a botanist, searching for native species and, ultimately, for Defne. Together, they return to the taverna to take a clipping from the fig tree and carry it to London in their suitcase.
Years later, Ada, their daughter, only knows of her homeland through the fig tree in her garden. She embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets and silences of her family's past and to find her own place in the world.
"The Island of Missing Trees" is a beautifully crafted narrative that delves into the complexities of love, trauma, and the connections between people and nature. Elif Shafak's storytelling prowess shines in this novel, offering readers a compelling and thought-provoking reading experience. The book has received acclaim for its exploration of themes related to identity and the enduring power of storytelling.
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