A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

Time Quintet #1

Madeleine L'Engle

190 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The story of Meg, her brother, and a friend searching for Meg's lost scientist father is a children's fantasy that allows them to travel through space and time.

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Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 47%
hopeful 40%
emotional 35%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 18%
dark 17%
reflective 16%
tense 13%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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