Rating: Summary: A Boring Book Review: I had to read this book for school and no one in my class liked it. Every one thought it was a boring book. It goes on, and on and the stuff it goes on and on about are the most boring things ever. I think the chapters were way to long and some parts I didn't understand and some of the words I have never heard of. I don't recomend this book for anyone that is not a good reader. Ever though this book has bad points to it, it was also very interesing at some parts and thoughs parts I enjoyed a little. ...
Rating: Summary: Why'd I Wait So Long? Review: I bypassed this book as a kid. Now, as a father of two daughters, I decided to preview this novel for them. Wow! L'Engle uses wild flights of imagination and early stabs at quantum physics to deliver an entertaining and wonderful story. I've heard some complain of New Age thinking in this story, but no, this is Christian theory with an ability to think outside the box (are Christians allowed to do that? L'Engle says yes!). "A Wrinkle in Time" follows a girl struggling with low self-worth and family issues and watches her mature as she discovers the truth and power required to resist evil. The evil, aptly titled IT, tries to make everyone alike, robbing them of creativity and individuality. Meg, the young girl, realizes that the very things that make her stand out in a crowd are also the things that make her special. By risking her own self for her younger brother, she becomes a young woman and watches her family reunite as a result. This story has memorable characters (Aunt Beast, Mrs. Whatsit, the Man with the Red Eyes) and fanciful settings, but it tells a dark and sombre tale. Through occasional splices of humor, warmth, and scripture recitation, all's well that ends well...and I'm ready to find another wrinkle in time.
Rating: Summary: A Timeless Classic Review: A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L’Engle, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group 1962, 211pp. ISBN. 0-440-49805-8 Looking for a book that brings you beyond the realms of possibility, or a book that makes you stretch your imagination and your thoughts about the world around you? A Wrinkle in Time is everything you’ve been looking for and more. It has action, adventure, and even space travel. Meg Murry is your typical young girl. With glasses, mouse-brown hair, and a big attitude, Meg has a pretty normal life. She lives in a house with her twin brothers Sandy and Dennys, her mother Mrs. Murry, and her younger brother Charles Wallace. Meg’s father had disappeared some time ago while he was working on fifth dimension time travel. The Murry children go to school, just like all other children do, but for some reason Meg seems different. She has always had trouble fitting in, and it is evident that she is special. One stormy night, there is a knock on the door. A strange visitor has come to the house with a special task for two of the Murry children. Now, Meg, Charles Wallace and Meg’s friend Calvin must travel through space and time with their new out-of-this-world companions to save their father and even the galaxy. A Wrinkle in Time is a book you will never forget. It is wonderfully written with vivid words that will make feel like you are right there with Meg. It keeps you reading until the last page. It is hard for many people to believe that there is life outside of earth. This book puts a picture in your head of what life could be like in space. It shows you that we as humans don’t really know much about the things outside of our own atmosphere. You will love the way this book can make you believe in things that you never thought possible. A Wrinkle in Time is a must for every bookshelf. Adults, teens and children alike can enjoy this classic. I definitely recommend this book to anyone with imagination and dreams.
Rating: Summary: Misleading and sugary- why a "classic?" Review: When I first read this book in 5th grade, I loved its blend of everyday teenage feelings and fantastical science fiction. Its brief discussions of time and space made me feel intelligent and "grown-up." Now as a sophomore in high school, I realize how misleading much of its content is... it merely dabbles in elementary time/space concepts- a dangerous thing to attempt- and even gives inaccurate information, much of which young readers may take for granted. For example it says that Time is the 4th dimension, which is untrue. The only redeeming quality of this book is that it has entertaining events and characters. However it contains the most oversimplified, poorly researched view of the universe I have ever seen!
Rating: Summary: It was a dark and stormy night¿ Review: ...the perfect opening or one of today's most famous clichés. I read this book for the first time when I was 10. Actually, "read" is not an appropriate description of what I did; I devoured this book. I read it five times in a row. I wasn't exactly the most popular in my class, some (shhhhhhh) might have even called me a nerd. I found solace in books and though teachers loved me, I had few friends. So, when I came across my mother's copy - old and nearly falling apart - of "A Wrinkle in Time", I began it with my typical brew of hopeful anticipation and anticipated disappointment: the insipid characters associated with children's literature were wearing on my last nerve. At the ripe old age of ten I was growing impatient with and cynical about literature! How could a book this old be interesting? However, to my surprise, I was almost instantly absorbed in the book; I couldn't put it down. I was in awe of Meg Murray, wished she weren't a work of fiction because she'd surely be my best friend. And Charles Wallace reminded me of my own darling younger brother! I read with fervor and finished the book in a weekend. The silly members of The Babysitter's Club and Ramona Quimby (do they still make these?!) were behind me now as I had been introduced to the fantastical world of Ms. L'Engle. The book is about the adventures of a girl named Meg Murray and her savant younger brother Charles as they search for their mysteriously vanished father with the aid of three very odd women. They encounter various aspects of sci-fi in their mission, but don't let this aspect turn you off: the sci-fi is more like Harry Potter or The Chronicles of Narnia than anything else. I read AWiT at the age of ten, so if your children are around this age or are advanced readers, hand it to them and help them with the big words and novel concepts. If they are younger, nestle into the comforts of a big chair (preferably with a wild storm raging outside) and spin the tales of Meg, Charles and Calvin. This book is timeless; I've read "A Wrinkle in Time" at least once a year since the summer preceding 6th grade and have never tired of it nor have I failed to find new things in each reading. This book reminds me of being awkward and alarmingly innocent, insecure and full of anticipation. If you escaped adolescence without reading "A Wrinkle in Time", purchase a copy today, it's not too late. If you have entered adulthood and haven't re-read this book, you will be amazed at the important lessons L'Engle sneaks in. This book is about conformity, perceptions and about being different... being an individual. It is for those who have been rumored to be: "not quite bright," and those who are bright beyond their years.
Rating: Summary: Full of intelligence, creativity, and great science. Review: This book is one of the best in an enthralling science fiction series by a brilliant author that I've ever read. The story shows a lot of intelligence, imagination, and analysis of everything. This is one of those stories that goes deep into your mind, bringing to light questions that have always been there and amazing, incredible possibilities. Some of the issues L'Engle brings up seem incomprehensible to the human mind - you'll have to read to see. But that's what makes it so tantalizing. Things that we don't understand compel us to delve into them. And this book is an awesome way to do it, even if it's not true. Intelligent people who think deep will adore this book and series.
Rating: Summary: fascinating book... Review: completely different from other books I read but definetely the best book I've ever read. It mixes fantasy, science, and in a sence, reality, to entertain readers for a while. It has a lasting effect and gives readers something to think about for a while...
Rating: Summary: awesome book Review: Excellent book! well written and exciting. If you like Harry Potter, you'll LOVE this!difinetely my favorite book....also read the companions to this book: A Wind In The Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, and Many Waters.
Rating: Summary: A Wrinkle In Time Review: In the book a Wrinkle In Time it was fantastic. My favorite part that I read was when Mr.s Who turned into the centaur. Something was strange. The centaur hd wings. I read books about centaurs and the books doesn't say the centaurs have wings. Where in the world did you get that idea.That is the end of my review.
Rating: Summary: A classic for readers of all ages Review: This is a book for anyone and everyone. Read it out loud to kids too young to handle the length, encourage your older kids to read it, and read it yourself, over and over again. L'Engle harnesses the imagination-inspiring magic of science fiction and infuses it with important reflections on the larger issues of life in our very real world. This is a lifetime book and is heartily recommended!
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