Camilla by Madeleine L'Engle
Camilla

Madeleine L'Engle

278 pages first pub 1951 (view editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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This reflective, emotional coming-of-age story suits readers who savor a measured exploration of how first love and intellectual awakening can act as twin lenses through which a sheltered teenager reframes family fracture and self-identity.

Community Reviews

3.52
based on 502 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

reflective: 70%

sad: 20%

challenging: 10%

informative: 10%

lighthearted: 10%

mysterious: 10%

tense: 10%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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