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496
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
870L
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult follows Jenna, a young girl who is searching for her missing mother, Alice, who disappeared after an incident at their family's elephant sanctuary. Assisted by a former detective and a psychic, Jenna uncovers secrets about her family and the night her mother vanished, leading to life-changing revelations.
Mysterious
Emotional
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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Jodi Picoult's Leaving Time blends mystery and emotional depth, weaving a tale of a daughter's search for her missing mother. Reviewers praised Picoult's deep research and emotional storytelling, though some criticized the plot twists as implausible. Overall, it's a compelling read with strong character development, but its surprising turns may not appeal to all.
Readers who enjoy Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult typically appreciate emotional, thought-provoking novels that combine mystery, psychological drama, and strong character development. Fans of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty would find this book compelling.
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Serenity Jones
A flamboyant psychic with cotton-candy pink hair, who initially resists but eventually agrees to help Jenna in her search for her mother.
Virgil Stanhope
An investigator with a buzz cut who struggles with alcoholism and seeks redemption by reopening a cold case involving Jenna’s mother.
Alice Metcalf
A passionate researcher dedicated to studying elephants' grieving behaviors, who mysteriously disappears from the sanctuary she worked at in New England.
Thomas Metcalf
The earnest owner of an elephant sanctuary in New England, who struggles with bipolar disorder and his relationship with Alice.
Nevvie Ruehl
A devoted caregiver for elephants who formerly worked for the circus and often has differing views with Alice regarding elephant care.
Grace Cartwright
Nevvie’s ethereal daughter who helps with elephant care and grapples with personal challenges in her marriage to Gideon.
Gideon Cartwright
A handsome man responsible for heavy work at the sanctuary who is conflicted by his attraction to Alice and the tragedies in his life.
496
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
870L
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