 "ok as an introduction for kids to sci-fi and fantasy" | 2008-12-20 |
| - Reviewed By noxush |
''A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle tells the story of Meg Murray, a sullen adolescent, who with her very precocious younger brother is trying to find their father, missing while on a secret government mission. They are aided in their quest by three alien beings: Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which. With their help Meg and her brother travel throughout the galaxy, learn what has happened to their father and confront a monstrous evil.
'A Wrinkle in Time' reminded me a lot of what would happen if CS Lewis had written his 'Space Trilogy' for children. However L'Engle is not as good a writer as Lewis, and the plot is a little bit of a mess. Like Lewis's Narnian Chronicles there is a Christian theme to this book, but it is much more overt. Written in the late fifties the book describes the battle between good and evil. Evil is represented by the planet of Camazotz, which is obviously meant to evoke an authoritarian communist society. Subtlety is not L'Engle's strong suit, although to be fair it is a kid's book. The theme of the value of the individual and freedom is a worthy one in my opinion and kids will enjoy the story without noticing any of the problems that bothered me. It is a good book to introduce them to fantasy and science fiction, especially for young girls, as Meg is an admirable heroine. |
| |
 "A Wrinkle in Time" | 2008-06-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3F02OBQ3AOG7N |
| Have you ever read a book that grabbed you and amazed you? A Wrinkle in time is one of those books. it is very interesting and makes you think. i would recommend this novel to teens and adults because i feel the concepts may be to difficult for younger children to understand. |
| |
| "The battle between good and evil." | 2008-05-30 |
| - Reviewed By resqgeek |
I have often heard people comment about how good this book is, but I've never taken the time to read it before now. I can't say that I was mislead. This is a highly imaginative tale of good vs. evil, told from the point of view of young Meg Murry. Meg is smart but rebellious, fiercely protective of her unusual family. She and her brother, Charles Wallace, are about to go on a journey through space and time to find their long absent father, and in the process, confront an evil so powerful that it threatens to engulf them all.
Written with vivid imagery, this story is a fantasy wrapped inside some of the conventional trappings of science-fiction. Along the way, we consider the nature of evil, how it robs people of their individuality and choice. In the end, discovering the one thing evil can't do will be the key to Meg's victory. |
| |
 "Not a Fighter" | 2008-03-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A33A08I6CUO9T1 |
| I re-read this book from my childhood and I'm very disappointed with particular messages Madeleine presents to children. I think enough has been said about stars (angels?) being conceived as witches to "play a joke" on everyone and the centaur appearance of the other "angels". No matter what the rest of the story conveys, I am completely revulsed by the notion she presents that Jesus was a fighter. He is not a fighter, but represents peace & love spreading the word of the Father on this earth for all to follow. Also, Jesus has already won the battle for us. All of these ignorant statements in this book by Madeleine need to be pulled before I will even think about looking at this book or sharing it with others. |
| |
| "Deeper Meaning A Wrinkle Away" | 2007-08-29 |
| - Reviewed By brett2028 |
| I've had a beautiful edition of this book sitting on my book shelf for the longest time, continuing to call out to read me, and I finally pulled it down and did, to find a sweet magical tale cloaked around religious allegory. It wasn't until I was three quarters of the way through that I remembered first seeing it as a child in our church's library, nestled next to the C.S. Lewis Narnia books, and now I know why. That's not to say it pounds you over the head with anything. Quite the contrary, aside form a few vague references to God it plays as a simple magic story of a young girl who's Father has disappeared, and she and her brother and friend go to rescue him after being visited by three spectral old ladies. The book has a dated quality to it, feeling very representative of the psychadelic 60s especially in it's vivid desciptions of the other worlds they travel to, however that only adds to it's charms as a classic of children's literature. And whatever you glean form the story, religious or otherwise, its a sweet tale for children and adults alike. |
| |
 "Review by Author of Everyday Miracles" | 2007-08-27 |
| - Reviewed By margegls45 |
An excellent read. It is appropriate for the whole family.Exciting though bewildering at times, it reveals the author's keen imagination for detail and flair. She brought her characters and places to life with a skillful maneuver achieved by few writers.I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Another great read is Everyday Miracles.
Everyday Miracles: Stories That Touch Your Heart
|
| |
Expedited Available
