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librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Wrinkle in Time is truly a story that defies being defined by an intended audience. As someone who adores middle grade novels over modern young adult titles because of their focus on the adventure and a variety of loves over the young adult's focus on burgeoning romantic love, this novel sits solidly in the realm of my adoration. The possible young love that does occur makes sense in the plot and feels natural in the pacing, but my true adoration lies with Meg and her relationship with Charles and their mother. The first direct mention of God was slightly jarring when I got to that part of the audiobook. It then dawned on me that one of the characters is angelic and that Judeo-Christian mythology already exists in threads throughout the book. The mix of physics, mysticism, and Christianity is really interesting. I find it really refreshing, despite the fact that this novel has been around for longer than I have. I like that many concepts can coexist to create a more accurate picture of life than one belief system would allow. It's a thought process accurate to life as well as a novel. I've already downloaded the audiobook for the second book in the series.
The only thing I dislike about the story is the misogyny in the way that Meg's twin brothers reprimand her for fighting another student at their school and how they try to boss their mother around about where she can cook, etc. as the men of the house while their father is away. Both are such strong yet emotionally self aware characters, and they deserve better.
The only thing I dislike about the story is the misogyny in the way that Meg's twin brothers reprimand her for fighting another student at their school and how they try to boss their mother around about where she can cook, etc. as the men of the house while their father is away. Both are such strong yet emotionally self aware characters, and they deserve better.
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture and Bullying
mscalls's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, and Torture
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