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Science Fiction

A Wind in the Door

eng. A Wind in the Door · 1973
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is the second in the «Time Quintet» series and continues the story of the Murry family.
  • The main characters, Meg Murry and her brother Charles Wallace, face a threat that could destroy the entire universe.
  • The book introduces the concept of 'existential threats' that can affect the balance between good and evil in the world.
  • One of the key characters is a dragon-like creature named Proginoskes, who aids the heroes in their journey.
  • The book explores themes of love, faith, and the strength of the human spirit through fantastical elements and scientific concepts.
  • The work uses the concept of microcosm and macrocosm, showing how the smallest changes can affect the entire universe.
  • The book touches on questions of morality and ethics, especially in the context of scientific research and its consequences.
A Wind in the Door
Date of publication: 30 July 2024
Last updated: 30 June 2025
———Original titleeng. A Wind in the Door · 1973