But, the man whose body he's in has decided he likes Max's life better than his own. Mr. DeLint has a way with his characterization that is unparalleled. The story deals with the influence of environment on behavior in a unique fashion, and the realistic setting makes it all the more poignant. The book is long. The focus of story on people and the psychology of characters.
Characterization focuses on several characters of different sexes whose lives are intertwined.
The ending wraps everything up. This is a typical L'Engle book. This turns out to be Noah's home, months before the Great Deluge. To tell more would rob you of the enjoyment of this book. Madeleine L'Engle's writing is VERY different, as are her plots and settings.