The Arm of the Starfish by Madeleine L'Engle

The Arm of the Starfish

O'Keefe Family #1

Madeleine L'Engle

288 pages 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 no i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 672 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 60%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.67

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