53 pages • 1 hour read
Jodi PicoultLeaving Time
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
870LBook Details
Relationships: Mothers
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy
Animals
Religion / Spirituality