About this title: L'Engle's first adult novel in 10 years is a deftly woven drama that brings together elements of the theater, biblical narrative, and unconventional family life. "The gentle, rhythmic quality of L'Engle's prose is perfectly attuned to this fictional aquatic cruise. A memorable work".--Kirkus Reviews.
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Description: A former library book with the usual identifiers in a protective glossy dust jacket covering. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
Description: Good. Good plus book. Would be very good but it is an ex-library copy. Protective cover, stamps and pocket. Pages clean and nice. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperOne
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780060652074ISBN:0060652071
Description: Acceptable. MAY HAVE COVER WEAR, SPINE CREASES, HIGHLIGHTING, UNDERLINING & PAGES YELLOWED FROM AGE. FASTER SERVICE FROM US! ! ! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Purchasing this DVD supports the North Central Regional Library. Thriftbooks and NCRL have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Library ID found on DVD and case. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperOne
Date Published: 1993-10-22
ISBN-13:9780060652074ISBN:0060652071
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperOne
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780060652074ISBN:0060652071
Description: New. Clean, crisp & tight, never read. Cover corners slightly dog-eared. Back cover along opening edge is dented in. Books may have a remainder mark on bottom of text block. read more
"For a while I read every L'Engle book I could find, but there are many I would not revisit now. This was a re-read that I didn't like as well as I remembered.
Even though I don't agree with all of her theology, L'Engle manages as usual to create touching, flawed, interesting characters."
"I knew shortly after picking up this book that the reviews would be very mixed. I have to admit I really enjoy this kind of book, though it's less of a novel and more of a philosophical narrative. I appreciate L'Engle's insight into the David story, but, even more, I admire her ability to move to an from present to past and back again. There were some very beautiful transitions from one to the other. L'Engle always brings something new to the table with regard to faith and God. I appreciate the easy-going nature of the spirituality she portrays in her books. Her characters are, indeed, gracious and insightful. Another reviewer sites them as not believable for this reason. I have to say that real people *do* exist with this kind of grace, patience, joy, and insight. It's refreshing to see a book with characters who have decent communication skills and self awareness."
"If you had a lot of time, a lot of affection for Madeleine Engle, and a hankering for ye olde mannered life of NYC and CT countryside society populated by actors/writers, you'd like this. A bit predictable and preachy/religious at times."
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