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handsliftedhigh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
websterworks's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.0
quillerin's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thehistoriette's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
miagermain's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my first beloved books as a child. I must revisit it soon!
bdh2109's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
trilobiter's review against another edition
4.0
As science fiction with Christian implications, A Wrinkle In Time occupies a cultural space that regards material and spiritual mysteries as being ultimately of the same source. Consequently, all problems both have a moral dimension, and are amenable to empirical analysis.
It's a fascinating way to look at the world, and one that appeals to young people who are looking to make sense of a reality that is constructed of competing ideologies. My trouble is that, as an older person than I once was, this particular synthesis strikes me as old-fashioned, if not necessarily incorrect. But then again, it is sixty years old.
A Wrinkle In Time is an extremely valuable kind of book for young readers: the kind that holds out answers, but not too many, relying on the intelligence and curiosity of its characters and its readers to work out the ultimate meaning. To that end, Meg Murry is a classic heroine and an excellent companion to the reader in lighting the dark mysteries of the universe.
It's a fascinating way to look at the world, and one that appeals to young people who are looking to make sense of a reality that is constructed of competing ideologies. My trouble is that, as an older person than I once was, this particular synthesis strikes me as old-fashioned, if not necessarily incorrect. But then again, it is sixty years old.
A Wrinkle In Time is an extremely valuable kind of book for young readers: the kind that holds out answers, but not too many, relying on the intelligence and curiosity of its characters and its readers to work out the ultimate meaning. To that end, Meg Murry is a classic heroine and an excellent companion to the reader in lighting the dark mysteries of the universe.