Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera

Island of a Thousand Mirrors

Nayomi Munaweera

288 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Before violence tore apart the tapestry of Sri Lanka and turned its pristine beaches red, there were two families; two young women, ripe for love with hopes for the future; and a chance encounter that leads to the terrible heritage they must recko...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 71%
dark 69%
challenging 52%
reflective 47%
tense 47%
informative 37%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 40% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 29%

Average rating

4.01

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