Ever since Emma betrayed her sister Henri, the two have barely talked to each other. But when a freak boating accident leaves them stranded on a dessert island, things change (although not for the better). Along with them is Alex, a boy with a tortured past, that Emma falls in love with. Meanwhile, Henri drifts away becoming more and more anti-social and distant. And throughout, the three young people struggle for survival in a very hostile environment.
While the point of the story is supposed to be the loss and reconciliation between two sisters, I found that portion of the story tedious and strained. The resolution was particularly unsatisfactory, relying on an implausible explanation and a far too easy solution. The survival tale proved more thought out and mildly suspenseful. And the juxtaposition of the two very separate stories was ultimately awkward. It was a hard slog to get through.
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