Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #272662 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

A fabulous book, which makes you think.
The book was great, and you feel a warmth when you are finished, because you how important it is to hold on to your loved ones. You never know when a door opens for them. It also brought up very interesting discussions among my friends and me, when we had read it about time and the universe. virtually anyone could read this book, but I'd say you'd haveto be a sucker for science-fiction and willing to sit and ponder over the issue in the book. Time.

An excelent story about the choices a girl must make
It all starts when Poly takes a trip to her grandparents house to get away from her brothers and sisters for awhile. She soon starts seeing a mysterious girl and boy from the past. Eventually she and an old friend: Zachary stumble upon a gate between the two worlds. Soon she must decide what to do; should she leave Zachary and return before the gate closes or stay and risk never seeing her family and friends again? Torn between a love she finds through the gate and her family, Poly must choose.

I recomend this book to anyone who enjoys an unusual story. I woke up in the middle of the night and decided to read myself to sleep and once I picked up this book I didn't get any sleep. It is one of L'Engles most interesting books I've ever read. Whether you have read some of her books in the past or not I think this is one you should read.

A worthwhile read for all ages
Madeline L'Engle is one of the most engrossing and thought provoking writers alive today. I have enjoyed her books since I was a child, and continue enjoying them today. What I love about all of her books is that the stories she tells are accessable to all ages, and so is the depth of content. I find a different story every time I re-read one of her books. An Acceptable Time is no exception. Some have said that the plot is unrealistic. In response to this, I must say that none of her stories are meant in any way to be strictly realistic. They are modern fairy stories, filled with characters that the reader can identify with. An Aceeptable Time resolves and sheds light on many issues brought up in previous L'Engle books that dealt with the O'Keefe family. It is a wonderful study of familial relationships and coming of age. I would reccommend this book to anyone of any age.