Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
Leaving Paradise

Simone Elkeles

204 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional fast-paced
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Description

A tropical paradise provides an exotic home for two ex-pat teachers. He buys a resort. She takes a job teaching only to have one of her troubled students run away. Then guests known to her from the past arrive.

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Moods

emotional 84%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.75

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