Troubling a Star by Madeleine L'Engle

296 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

For her birthday, Vicky receives the gift of a trip to the Antarctic, where her friend Adam Eddington is working as a marine biologist. But as Vicky meets her fellow travelers, it quickly becomes clear that some of them are not what they seem. Vic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 83%
hopeful 50%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.68

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