A review by scholastic_squid
An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L'Engle

3.0

Great story it was not my favorite but it was still a good read. The plot was more focused toward religion with some science and time travel. The story revolved around Polly, the daughter of Meg and Calvin, and a family friend a Bishop. He was researching some historical items he found outside around the Murry household and discovered a gate through time. A majority of the book is discussing how time travel is even possible and grandpa/grandma Murry keep doubting the Bishops' adventure. They decide to take it more seriously when Polly 'falls' through the gate in time and starts seeing people from 3000 years ago. Polly has also been warned in her own time, by a warrior/healer from the past, that she should stay away because there is much danger for her. She tries her hardest but is drawn to the past, and accidentally finds her way back. There is a bit of romance between Polly and a boy her age, but I found it hard to like him at all. Although, I think that is the point, he adds to the moral of the story. I did feel a connection to the way of life 3000 years ago and the female character Anaral.