A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

Time Quintet #1

Madeleine L'Engle

211 pages first pub 1962 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

This special edition of A Wrinkle in Time includes a new essay that explores the science behind the fantasy.Meg Murray, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly s...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 48%
hopeful 41%
emotional 37%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 18%
dark 17%
reflective 16%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
funny 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

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3.81

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