The Arm of the Starfish by Madeleine L'Engle

The Arm of the Starfish

O'Keefe Family #1

Madeleine L'Engle

288 pages 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 no i...

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Moods

mysterious 87%
tense 62%
adventurous 50%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

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3.66

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