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1.5 stars
Summary: A bunch of kids go on a mystical/scientific mission to save their world from a 'big bad' that threatens to engulf the entire universe. Along the way they'll have to come to grips with themselves and some fundamental truths about what they believe.
Things I liked:
The initial setup was charming. Very quaint and attractive. I loved how the whole family new Meg was suffering at school and did their best to help her.
Things I thought could be improved:
I thought kids like Charles Wallace an ...more
Things I liked:
The initial setup was charming. Very quaint and attractive. I loved how the whole family new Meg was suffering at school and did their best to help her.
Things I thought could be improved:
I thought kids like Charles Wallace an ...more
I thought the story line was rushed and incredibly simplistic. The conflict in the story was lacking. I had no strong feeling for any of the characters. I will probably continue to read the series to see if it gets any better.
"A children's classic published before 1980." (Also because it's now a blockbuster film. I think I probably would have liked this better if I'd read it as a kid, but it's a fun yarn, an interesting cast of characters and valuable lessons for youngsters.
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