An Island is a haunting and beautifully crafted novel by Karen Jennings that explores solitude, migration, memory, and human connection. The story follows Samuel, an elderly lighthouse keeper who lives alone on a remote island, content with his quiet and isolated routine. His peaceful existence is disrupted when the body of a young refugee washes ashore—alive but unconscious. As Samuel reluctantly cares for the stranger, he is forced to confront his own past, prejudices, and loneliness. Through sparse yet powerful prose, the novel examines themes of compassion, displacement, guilt, and the universal search for belonging. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, An Island is a deeply reflective and emotionally resonant work of literary fiction.