| The sequel to "A Wrinkle in Time" focuses again on the touching relationship between Meg Murry and her undersized brother, Charles Wallace. Charles' mitochondria, (a theoretical and miniscule part of his immune system) are being attacked by diabolical forces, cleverly named the Greek word Ecthroi. Charles is dying. A cherubim, Meg and others wage a battle that transcends our normal perception of space/time, a battle which shows us how important a single human being can truly be. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Inner Struggle Yes Plotlet: - search for identity/new understanding - coping with mental/magical powers Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Religious overtones? Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - mind control - can read emotions Main Adversary Identity: - an entire race Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - fire/thunder/weather cntrl - mind reading - mind control - super strength - can fly - teleportation - is very quick How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount Setting Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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