Why is it that islands occupy such a large part of our imagination, in art and literature? Is it the fantasy of escape, or the ease by which characters can be halted from escaping the confines of the story? Either way, here are five wonderful books, all with an island at their hearts.
1
Children's utopia on an island after a family is shipwrecked. I still dream about it.
2
Love for Shakespeare plays is always tied to particular productions. For this, Oxford in 2003
3
Lyrical, relatable memoir about recovery from addiction on Orkney. Visceral.
4
Excellent children's book I didn't read until adulthood; the essence of summer
5
Gruelling, but the tropical island scenes are spot on – steamy, claustrophobic, hysterical
1
Children's utopia on an island after a family is shipwrecked. I still dream about it.
2
Love for Shakespeare plays is always tied to particular productions. For this, Oxford in 2003
3
Lyrical, relatable memoir about recovery from addiction on Orkney. Visceral.
4
Excellent children's book I didn't read until adulthood; the essence of summer
5
Gruelling, but the tropical island scenes are spot on – steamy, claustrophobic, hysterical
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