Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

Out of the Easy

Ruta Sepetys with Lauren Fortgang (Narrator)

9 hours, 51 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

It's 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than the Big...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,699 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
mysterious 47%
hopeful 34%
tense 32%
dark 27%
sad 25%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 23%
reflective 23%
challenging 19%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 25%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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