Reviews

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

barnaclethereal's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I remember loving this book when I was younger, but now it feels really grindy and the end is really abrupt. Also I was super religious growing up and now I'm the opposite, so all of the god references aren't really for me. I was planning on reading the whole series but I think one is enough now. 

antonia_delarose's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

osoordinary's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.0

Chapter 10-12 were the best for me. The ending was so abrupt! Like, what?!

crystalllite's review against another edition

5.0

Who finds the time anymore to return to childhood books that one knows they have read but barely remembers? Me! A young girl's journey of self exploration begins when she must step out of her role as a middle child and become the savior of her family, all while gaining confidence in herself and trying to woo sweet, sporty Calvin. Will she save her baby brother and lost father? Read this with your kids, or when you want a sweet reminder of your own childhood. This book is ageless and fun. I would definitely recommend to young readers who enjoyed the Golden Compass series.

jeanettemarie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sprit's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I see why Ted gave this to Roy now

fhammond_36's review against another edition

4.0

Incredible story for kids. So imaginative and scary and lovely characters. Still feels relevant and true today. And so many things I missed the first time many many years ago.

librarianinperiwinkle's review against another edition

5.0

I didn't want to see the movie without first re-reading the book, since it's been many many years since I first read it. Turns out I remembered most of it pretty well! I still had a fair amount of trouble keeping track of the differences between Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who. (Mrs. Which was easier because she doesn't really materialize and seemed to be much older.) It was fascinating to read about Meg from an adult's perspective, and I definitely found the concept of the Earth as a "shadowed planet" particularly believable and relevant in light of current world events. Our world is in very great need of more light and love to burn away the darkness.

Madeleine L'Engle was a literary genius. I hope the movie stays true to the book. Oh, how I hope!

leila_reads_too_much's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

setiff23's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-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

5.0