Review:

A Swiftly Tilting Planet

overall review score: 4.2
score is between 0 and 5
A Swiftly Tilting Planet is a novel by Madeleine L'Engle, part of the Time Quintet series, that follows the adventures of Meg Murry and her brother Charles Wallace as they travel through time and space to prevent a nuclear disaster.

Key Features

  • Time travel
  • Fantasy elements
  • Themes of good vs evil
  • Character-driven narrative

Pros

  • Intriguing storyline
  • Complex characters
  • Thought-provoking themes

Cons

  • Pacing can be slow at times
  • Some may find the fantasy elements confusing

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Last updated: Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 05:25:57 PM UTC