On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
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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 82%
adventurous 69%
hopeful 50%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 19%
reflective 17%
sad 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 5%
dark 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 39%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.89

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