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Leaving Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jodi Picoult

Leaving Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

870L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

237,999 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Leaving Time?

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.

4.2

237,999 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Character List

Jenna Metcalf

A determined 13-year-old girl with red hair and green eyes, who is on a mission to find her missing mother and achieve closure regarding her disappearance.

A flamboyant psychic with cotton-candy pink hair, who initially resists but eventually agrees to help Jenna in her search for her mother.

An investigator with a buzz cut who struggles with alcoholism and seeks redemption by reopening a cold case involving Jenna’s mother.

A passionate researcher dedicated to studying elephants' grieving behaviors, who mysteriously disappears from the sanctuary she worked at in New England.

The earnest owner of an elephant sanctuary in New England, who struggles with bipolar disorder and his relationship with Alice.

A devoted caregiver for elephants who formerly worked for the circus and often has differing views with Alice regarding elephant care.

Nevvie’s ethereal daughter who helps with elephant care and grapples with personal challenges in her marriage to Gideon.

A handsome man responsible for heavy work at the sanctuary who is conflicted by his attraction to Alice and the tragedies in his life.

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

870L

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