On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves

On the Island

On the Island #1

Tracey Garvis Graves

352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional slow-paced

Description

In this runaway New York Times bestseller, a harrowing near-death experience brings together an English teacher and her student as they struggle to survive on a desert island.Sixteen-year-old T.J. Callahan has no desire to go anywhere. With his ca...

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Moods

emotional 84%
adventurous 69%
hopeful 50%
challenging 28%
tense 23%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 13%
sad 11%
relaxing 10%
funny 8%
mysterious 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 37%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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