The Arm of the Starfish by Madeleine L'Engle

The Arm of the Starfish

O'Keefe Family #1

Madeleine L'Engle

7 hours, 38 minutes first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Adam Eddington, a gifted marine biology  student, makes the acquaintance of blond and beautiful  Kali Cutter at Kennedy International Airport on  his way to Portugal to spend the summer working for  the renowned scientist Dr. O'Keefe, he has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 752 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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