Troubling a Star by Madeleine L'Engle

9 hours, 14 minutes first pub 1994 (editions) user-added

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 141 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 62%
hopeful 37%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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