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A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)

Madeleine L'Engle

Start date: March 1, 2018

Finish date: March 31, 2018

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Jul 13, 2013 Suvi rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: children, _north-america, 1940-1969, sci-fi

I love magical children's books, but this was too sci-fi for my taste. In addition to the clumsy writing and awkward dialogue the general view of the characters and the story felt a bit superficial. Just because it's for children, doesn't mean you can be sloppy. Direct religious references in children's books also make me uncomfortable. ...more

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Jan 21, 2009 Nadine in NY Jones rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s, fantasy-and-sci-fi, classic, favorite-series

I've just started re-reading this with my daughters, and wow I forgot how truly excellent it is! Sometimes childhood favorites can be very disappointing when you revisit them, but happily that is NOT the case for A Wrinkle in Time. ...more

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May 28, 2007 Kelly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I've read this a few times. The first time I must've been about nine. I related so much to Meg and Charles Wallace (and still do). And I must say the last time I read it (at twenty something) it was still wonderful. ...more

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May 16, 2007 Kristie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: own-paper, own-audio-audible, 2004

I've read this novel many times, but this time I listened to an unabridged audio read by the author. It was a fantastic way to experience one of my favorites. ...more

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Sep 10, 2007 Samira rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s-literature

A classic that I had to read again when I read that L'Engle had died. She created much of my moral universe and I wanted to pay her what tribute I could. ...more

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