The Arm of the Starfish by Madeleine L'Engle

The Arm of the Starfish

O'Keefe Family #1

Madeleine L'Engle

7 hours, 38 minutes first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult mysterious fast-paced
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When Adam Eddington, a gifted marine biology  student, makes the acquaintance of blond and beautiful  Kali Cutter at Kennedy International Airport on  his way to Portugal to spend the summer working for  the renowned scientist Dr. O'Keefe, he has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 944 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
tense 66%
adventurous 55%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.66

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