Crystal Behring’s Reviews > The Island > Status Update

I’m not feeling the chest-tightening suspense I expected. Nor is it fantastical in any way (yet?). But I find myself hooked regardless~ I’m glad for the occasional reminders of Heather’s literal age — though frequently reminding us she’s a millennial is weird. Makes me think she’s my current age when she’s far from. Imagining myself at 24 in a similar situation makes it much more exciting.

Was hoping for a mystical element to have made its way into the story after the mysterious opening description with the crow. The whining and upper-class myopathy of the family comes across as a bit too on-the-nose. Still enjoying it but my excitement has dipped a point or two.

Wow! It has been so many years since I’ve read a thriller/horror type book. Reading this alongside the Ruthy book seems almost unfair. The prologue really hooked me instantly. The death crow with yellow eyes on a lightening scorched eucalyptus tree is such a vivid image I’d like to draw it!

I’m trying out reading the book while listening to the audio at 1.5 speed.