The Island of Last Things

The isolation and environment of the island feel so vivid and integral to the plot. I'm curious whether the setting was based on a real place or purely imagined.

The characters' struggles felt so raw, yet there were moments of resilience that kept me hooked. How did others interpret the overall tone of the novel?

I wondered if the author intentionally balanced the story to reflect the tension of constant uncertainty. Would love to hear others' thoughts.