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I have not read the first four books in this series; is it necessary to understand the concept of this book?

David You probably only need to read A Wrinkle in Time, and maybe House Like a Lotus. Wrinkle sets up some of the concepts they mention. Lotus tells the sto…moreYou probably only need to read A Wrinkle in Time, and maybe House Like a Lotus. Wrinkle sets up some of the concepts they mention. Lotus tells the story of Polly (daughter of the kids from Wrinkle). I'd say read that only because it introduces one of the new characters who is a major part of Acceptable. All the other books make the story better because you have a background on the characters, but ultimately you could read it as a stand alone.

Wrinkle is one of the best childrens/young adult books ever written, so I'd try that regardless.(less)

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The title always seemed a little awkward and enigmatic to me. Any insights on what it means? (It's been years since I last read it, maybe I've forgotten an obvious explanation.)

Joseph In Chapter Nine, Bishop Colubra quotes Psalm 69 about "praying at an acceptable time."…moreIn Chapter Nine, Bishop Colubra quotes Psalm 69 about "praying at an acceptable time."(less)

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I've read the first 4 books in the Time quintet, but only the 1st book in the O'Keefe family series. It seems that this is the last book for both. Do I need to read books 2 and 3 of the O'Keefe family series (or should I?) ? Or can I jump right in to this one? Will it spoil anything?

Hannah Hess The truth is that if you read An Acceptable Time without reading the O'Keefe family series, you will feel like there is something you are missing. You…moreThe truth is that if you read An Acceptable Time without reading the O'Keefe family series, you will feel like there is something you are missing. You will be wrong. There is nothing in House Like a Lotus worth reading. However, if you are dead set on reading House Like a Lotus at some point, then yes, reading An Acceptable Time first will spoil it for you. Now, in this particular case, when I say "spoil," I don't mean "reveal one or two major plot points thereby diminishing your experience of the book as a whole," but rather that you will simply not be capable of caring enough about the characters or plot to force yourself to finish. But seriously, don't make yourself read House Like a Lotus just to get to this one. It's not worth your time.(less)

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