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A House Like a Lotus (O'Keefe Family, Bk 3)
A House Like a Lotus - O'Keefe Family, Bk 3
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
When sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe journeys to Athens, she feels confused and betrayed. — The past eight months at home were different from any other time in her life. She met the brilliant, wealthy Maximiliana Horne, who gave her encouragement and made her feel self-confident. Polly idolized Max, until she learned a starting truth that left...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440936855
ISBN-10: 0440936853
Publication Date: 12/1/1985
Pages: 320
Reading Level: Young Adult
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3.8 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed A House Like a Lotus (O'Keefe Family, Bk 3) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Quite surprised by the Gay/Lesbian and genereal sexuality theme in this. Haven't encountered that with L'engle before and I've read dozens of her books.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book is a story about growing up that deals with the REAL crises that come with growing up. L'Engle deals with sexuality in a very honest way, discussing not only the questions that are asked in the process of maturity, but also the bigger issues and emotions that come alongside it. Very different from L'Engle's other books that I have read, but still worth reading.
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reviewed A House Like a Lotus (O'Keefe Family, Bk 3) on + 4 more book reviews
with the l'engle books, i had rarely ventured from the wrinkle in time series, but when i finally read the inside cover and found that this book's main character was the daughter of the characters in the other books, i read it in about three days. l'engle's coming-of-age books are absolutely amazing, and this one is no exception. i found myself never wanting to put it down, which is pretty rare for me these days, and was highly disappointed when it came to an end. this is a great read.

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People/Characters
Poly O'Keefe (Primary Character)
Maximiliana Horne (Major Character)
Virginia Bowen-Porcher (Average Character)

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