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A review by tani
Camila by Madeleine L'Engle
4.0
I first read this book more than 10 years ago, in the midst of a quest to read everything that Madeleine L'Engle had ever written. I enjoyed it at the time, but forgot almost everything that happened in the intervening years. Then, when I was at a library book sale just a few weeks after Madeleine L'Engle's death, I found a copy of this book, and I couldn't help but buy it.
Even though it's called a romance, I would say that this story is more about growing up than anything else. It's a very character-driven novel, so people who can't live without action plots probably won't enjoy it, but for my part I did. I found Camilla's emotional journey to be really fascinating, and I loved seeing all the people she met along the way. I think it's a story that a lot of people could really empathize with, and one that's definitely worth reading even for those of who aren't quite children anymore. (It also gave me a very interesting look at just how much Madeleine L'Engle's writing has influenced the way that I think, which made the experience even better for me.)
Even though it's called a romance, I would say that this story is more about growing up than anything else. It's a very character-driven novel, so people who can't live without action plots probably won't enjoy it, but for my part I did. I found Camilla's emotional journey to be really fascinating, and I loved seeing all the people she met along the way. I think it's a story that a lot of people could really empathize with, and one that's definitely worth reading even for those of who aren't quite children anymore. (It also gave me a very interesting look at just how much Madeleine L'Engle's writing has influenced the way that I think, which made the experience even better for me.)