sandeestarlite's review against another edition
4.0
I took an interlude from my big book to read this last night. What fun! "A Wrinkle in Time" is one of my all time favorite books so I was down with the references. Hopefully it'll spawn a whole new generation of AWIT lovers. I really liked the puzzle of who is sending Miranda notes, which intrigue and scare her a bit with references to saving her friend. After reading the ending you almost want to read it again right away with that perspective.
kellyjcm's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book is more middle-grade than young adult, but there is crossover appeal. I enjoyed the story. It has a slow build, but the use of flashbacks to tell two parts of the story simultaneously is very sophisticated; hence the young adult appeal. I hope this book inspires a generation of readers to investigate the wonder of A Wrinkle in Time.
alomasney's review against another edition
5.0
this book is for middle schoolers but i don’t care this was more interesting than half the shit i’ve read this year sue me!
sephora_ariean's review against another edition
5.0
I wanted to hop inside the book so bad, so that I could be a part of the characters lives. That’s never happened to me whilst reading middle grade before, even when I was actually a middle grader.
Every single character that graced the pages was sprinkled with something warm and magical— seriously every single one. I loved them all. How has Rebecca done this??? I love Miranda. I love her intelligence, her spunk, her depth, her awareness. I love her voice, OMG. It was such a thrill to read the world through her eyes. God I’d love her as a friend. She’s Good People. Every character in this book is Good People.
I’m so happy I stumbled upon this book, and this author. I was hesitant about the middle grade genre, but only because in the past I’ve tried reading it and it was like if someone were to walk through a jar of molasses. Everything was too slow or too simple.
But Rebecca Stead? Oh, brilliant writer. Just take a look at these passages.
My first memory of Julia is from second grade, when we made self-portraits in art. She complained There was no “café-au-lait” -coloured construction paper for her skin, or “sixty-percent-cacao-chocolate” colour for her eyes. I remember staring at her while these words came out of her mouth, and thinking, your skin is light brown. Your eyes are dark brown. Why don’t you just use brown, you idiot? [...] I didn’t complain about the stupid hot-pink colour I’d been given. Did my skin look hot-pink to her?
You don’t have to be in middle grade to enjoy the sharp wit of our wonderful protagonist. She’s so freaking smart and funny. There were so many nose-snort moments for me while reading. The more nose-snorts a character gets outta me, the more favourite they become.
There’s also such tender moments of truth, and discovery, and depth. Moments of universal profoundness that a six grader is learning, and yet are still relevant to me, someone in her mid twenties.
Sometimes you never feel meaner than the moment you stop being mean. It’s like how turning on the light makes you realize how dark the room had gotten. And the way you usually act, the things you normally would have done, are like these ghosts that everyone can see but pretends not to.
It was also fun finding out that the book Miranda had been reading throughout was A Wrinkle In Time I’d first heard about it because it’s Disney adaptation was filmed around the same time as Black Panther. I’d also heard it referenced a few other places and I think I’m going to read it for myself. Time travel spooks me but never fails to fascinate me. I love the way the book intertwined with the main story. I don’t know why but I love books and stories that kudos other stories. This book showed that time travel doesn’t have to be large scale, and it can still be just as entertaining and fascinating. The twists were amazing and all the details were so. Dang. Smart.
It’s not hard to see why this book got so many awards. Why the copy if had was the 10th anniversary addition. I’m going to have no choice but to read more of Rebecca Stead’s work. Her story gave me the same feelings I had when I read stuff by Melina Marchetta. Profound in a way that captures the heart, and character based narratives that are so deeply engrossing without the need of an actual villain.
Re-reading is a rare phenomenon for me, but I already know I’m going to visit this one again and again.
Every single character that graced the pages was sprinkled with something warm and magical— seriously every single one. I loved them all. How has Rebecca done this??? I love Miranda. I love her intelligence, her spunk, her depth, her awareness. I love her voice, OMG. It was such a thrill to read the world through her eyes. God I’d love her as a friend. She’s Good People. Every character in this book is Good People.
I’m so happy I stumbled upon this book, and this author. I was hesitant about the middle grade genre, but only because in the past I’ve tried reading it and it was like if someone were to walk through a jar of molasses. Everything was too slow or too simple.
But Rebecca Stead? Oh, brilliant writer. Just take a look at these passages.
My first memory of Julia is from second grade, when we made self-portraits in art. She complained There was no “café-au-lait” -coloured construction paper for her skin, or “sixty-percent-cacao-chocolate” colour for her eyes. I remember staring at her while these words came out of her mouth, and thinking, your skin is light brown. Your eyes are dark brown. Why don’t you just use brown, you idiot? [...] I didn’t complain about the stupid hot-pink colour I’d been given. Did my skin look hot-pink to her?
You don’t have to be in middle grade to enjoy the sharp wit of our wonderful protagonist. She’s so freaking smart and funny. There were so many nose-snort moments for me while reading. The more nose-snorts a character gets outta me, the more favourite they become.
There’s also such tender moments of truth, and discovery, and depth. Moments of universal profoundness that a six grader is learning, and yet are still relevant to me, someone in her mid twenties.
Sometimes you never feel meaner than the moment you stop being mean. It’s like how turning on the light makes you realize how dark the room had gotten. And the way you usually act, the things you normally would have done, are like these ghosts that everyone can see but pretends not to.
It was also fun finding out that the book Miranda had been reading throughout was A Wrinkle In Time I’d first heard about it because it’s Disney adaptation was filmed around the same time as Black Panther. I’d also heard it referenced a few other places and I think I’m going to read it for myself. Time travel spooks me but never fails to fascinate me. I love the way the book intertwined with the main story. I don’t know why but I love books and stories that kudos other stories. This book showed that time travel doesn’t have to be large scale, and it can still be just as entertaining and fascinating. The twists were amazing and all the details were so. Dang. Smart.
It’s not hard to see why this book got so many awards. Why the copy if had was the 10th anniversary addition. I’m going to have no choice but to read more of Rebecca Stead’s work. Her story gave me the same feelings I had when I read stuff by Melina Marchetta. Profound in a way that captures the heart, and character based narratives that are so deeply engrossing without the need of an actual villain.
Re-reading is a rare phenomenon for me, but I already know I’m going to visit this one again and again.
trin_ney18's review against another edition
5.0
If you're looking for a quick read that still is captivating then this is your bookmate (like a soulmate but for books). I was constantly immersed in the story and it had me thinking. I was actually having to remember what had already been read. I loved the theories and how it all came together in the end!
thanu_reads's review against another edition
5.0
First of all everyone should read this book. Something about it is so magical and enchanting. This is one of those books that you can't help but smile after and i really enjoyed this book. Rebecca Stead is honestly one of my favorite authors.
mattgroot1980's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
backlogbooks's review against another edition
grad school came too fast so i have to put this on hold until summer :(
mimireads320's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book! Different and eerie. Loved it. Really good messsages hidden within the book. In fact, I believe there was a one liner that made me tear up!
abstract_amber77's review against another edition
5.0
What an adventurous and poignant read. This is a story of youth, getting older, and understanding how our experiences in our younger years deeply impact who we become as adults. It is a bittersweet story about 6th graders and their relationships with one another. It is a tale of redemption and grace. I do believe the author gave these kids a maturity that would be more fitting for 8th graders, but her intent came shining through, nonetheless. It is interesting to watch the main character, Miranda, mature over the course of the school year and gain the ability that many adults struggle with, to take on the perspective of others. It is Miranda's perspective taking that unifies the characters and allows her to solve the mystery that begins at the beginning of the book. If adults could take on the perspective of other the ways Miranda does, the world would be a more peaceful place.
The writing in this tale is superb. I read the first 50 pages over the course of 4 days (mainly due to time constraints), and the last 150 in one day. This book was definitely tough to put down once it picked up speed. Stead did a magnificent job of pulling the reader into the story. I'm so happy this was selected for my book club, or otherwise I would have likely passed over this wonderful story. Now that I have read it, I'm hoping to soon share it with my son, who will be entering 6th grade in the fall.
The writing in this tale is superb. I read the first 50 pages over the course of 4 days (mainly due to time constraints), and the last 150 in one day. This book was definitely tough to put down once it picked up speed. Stead did a magnificent job of pulling the reader into the story. I'm so happy this was selected for my book club, or otherwise I would have likely passed over this wonderful story. Now that I have read it, I'm hoping to soon share it with my son, who will be entering 6th grade in the fall.