An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L'Engle

An Acceptable Time

Time Quintet #5

Madeleine L'Engle

343 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A flash of lightning, quivering ground, and, instead of her grandparents' farm, Polly sees mist and jagged mountains -- and coming toward her, a group of young men carrying spears.Why has a time gate opened and dropped Polly into a world that exis...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 38%
reflective 35%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
tense 21%
lighthearted 16%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 25% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.55

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