The Arm of the Starfish by Madeleine L'Engle

The Arm of the Starfish

O'Keefe Family #1

Madeleine L'Engle

240 pages • first pub 1965 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult mysterious fast-paced
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Characters from Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time Quintet and Austin Family Chronicles cross paths in this story that explore the timeless themes of love, chance, and destiny."Tense, tricky, well-plotted, The Arm of the Starfish has all the st...

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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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