A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

Time Quintet #1

Madeleine L'Engle

217 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Charles goes searching for his lost father through 'a wrinkle in time' with his sister Meg and friend Calvin. They find themselves on an evil planet, where all life is ruled by a huge, pulsating brain known as IT.

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 48%
hopeful 42%
emotional 38%
inspiring 27%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 17%
dark 16%
tense 15%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

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3.82

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