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shadylane_00's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amanda1793's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, again, not bad. It seems like this story can be slightly realistic somewhere along the road...
The only problem I had was the reaction of the general public and the family in regards to the relationship... Legally there was no problem. But you'd think there may have been a bigger reaction to the whole ordeal. On the other had though, I'm glad that the characters did have a happy ending after everything they'd been through.
I'd recommend this for sure!
The only problem I had was the reaction of the general public and the family in regards to the relationship... Legally there was no problem. But you'd think there may have been a bigger reaction to the whole ordeal. On the other had though, I'm glad that the characters did have a happy ending after everything they'd been through.
I'd recommend this for sure!
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
An unexpectedly sweet romance. And one I would buy for my own.
MGM has optioned it for a feature film. I'm not sure if I want to see this on the screen or not. I probably do. It's just so sweet and sad and sweet again...
My Take
This is not a well-written story, but it is an incredible story. Graves had me laughing and crying and praying for these two. Very impressive.
The story switches back and forth between Anna and T.J., providing us with their own perspectives on what's happening to them and between them on the island. There's a lovely, natural progression as they get to know each other.
There are some massive holes in it, but Graves writes it so neatly that they really don't seem to matter. She has written some very real characters and I loved the ending. It was practical and, finally, romantic.
The Story
It's been eight years and John still is reluctant to get married. Anna has given him til the end of the summer, but she already knows what she wants in her heart.
When the tutoring job comes up for Anna to vacation in Malé for the summer helping a sixteen-year-old boy catch up on the classes he's missed due to his cancer, she jumps at the opportunity. Only it turns out to be more than one summer of introspection.
They support each other. When one is down, the other tries to be upbeat. They learn from each other. They love each other. After all, who else is there.
The Characters
Anna Emerson is a schoolteacher who has accepted a private tutoring job for the summer. John is the boyfriend she plans to say no to at the end of the summer. Sarah is her sister who is married to David and they have two kids, Chloe and Joe. Stefani is her best friend.
T.J. Callahan is sixteen and three months into remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma. He's got a lot of missed schooling to make up for over the summer. Ben is his best friend. Tom and Jane are his parents. Grace and Alexis are his sisters.
Mick is the seaplane pilot who ate one too many cheeseburgers. Rosemary Miller is the therapist Anna sees.
The Cover
The cover is beautiful with a long-haired woman in a fuchsia beach cover-up standing on the beach in contemplation with her back to us, facing an endless horizon of a beautiful turquoise blue ocean with waves burbling up on shore.
The title is too accurate for Anna and T.J. are On the Island.
MGM has optioned it for a feature film. I'm not sure if I want to see this on the screen or not. I probably do. It's just so sweet and sad and sweet again...
My Take
This is not a well-written story, but it is an incredible story. Graves had me laughing and crying and praying for these two. Very impressive.
The story switches back and forth between Anna and T.J., providing us with their own perspectives on what's happening to them and between them on the island. There's a lovely, natural progression as they get to know each other.
There are some massive holes in it, but Graves writes it so neatly that they really don't seem to matter. She has written some very real characters and I loved the ending. It was practical and, finally, romantic.
The Story
It's been eight years and John still is reluctant to get married. Anna has given him til the end of the summer, but she already knows what she wants in her heart.
When the tutoring job comes up for Anna to vacation in Malé for the summer helping a sixteen-year-old boy catch up on the classes he's missed due to his cancer, she jumps at the opportunity. Only it turns out to be more than one summer of introspection.
They support each other. When one is down, the other tries to be upbeat. They learn from each other. They love each other. After all, who else is there.
The Characters
Anna Emerson is a schoolteacher who has accepted a private tutoring job for the summer. John is the boyfriend she plans to say no to at the end of the summer. Sarah is her sister who is married to David and they have two kids, Chloe and Joe. Stefani is her best friend.
T.J. Callahan is sixteen and three months into remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma. He's got a lot of missed schooling to make up for over the summer. Ben is his best friend. Tom and Jane are his parents. Grace and Alexis are his sisters.
Mick is the seaplane pilot who ate one too many cheeseburgers. Rosemary Miller is the therapist Anna sees.
The Cover
The cover is beautiful with a long-haired woman in a fuchsia beach cover-up standing on the beach in contemplation with her back to us, facing an endless horizon of a beautiful turquoise blue ocean with waves burbling up on shore.
The title is too accurate for Anna and T.J. are On the Island.
rosemwood's review against another edition
5.0
A story about survival and love. A first person perspective with short chapters and a fast pace romance story with the POV of Anna and TJ. I liked that we were able to grown with both main characters and felt what each was dealing with. I was surprised that this was so good!
angelsrock's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
_thatbooklife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
meigothic's review against another edition
3.0
On the Island has been on my radar for a LONG while as many have recommended it for reverse age gap. I have to say, while I did expect a slow burn with how young TJ is at first (16) , I didn't expect anywhere near as much about the survival part.
Spoiler
and nothing intimate happens until he is 18/19 thoughspclteach's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing
If you like romance, this is the book for you. I didn't put it down. Great story and characters. Keep reading.
If you like romance, this is the book for you. I didn't put it down. Great story and characters. Keep reading.
mnwakeford's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, so first of all, the plot was wildly unrealistic. Doesn't matter, because this book does exactly what it says on the tin. It's a page turner. It's the ideal summer beach read. Our two main characters are stranded on a deserted island Robinson Crusoe style and have to fight the odds to survive. She's 30 and he's 16, so naturally, the romance isn't going to happen straight away, which is fine. They spend three years on the island and stuff happens eventually...
As I said, not a particularly realistic plot, but the romance was moving and sweet, and I binged it in a day. Though if you're looking for spice, then this is probably not the book for you.
As I said, not a particularly realistic plot, but the romance was moving and sweet, and I binged it in a day. Though if you're looking for spice, then this is probably not the book for you.