On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves

On the Island

On the Island #1

Tracey Garvis Graves

336 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 68%
hopeful 49%
tense 31%
challenging 27%
inspiring 20%
reflective 19%
lighthearted 16%
sad 12%
funny 10%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 38%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 26% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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