A Wrinkle In Time, by Madeleine L’engle (Book Review)

 

“It was a dark and stormy night…”

Meg Murry has always been different, from her plain hair and complexion, although she’ll grow out of that as she gets older, to being able to solve math problems grades above her own, she’s simply different. Both her parent are scientists after all! But Meg’s life really changed when her father went on a work trip two years ago and her family hasn’t heard from him since. Rumors spread on what might have happened to him, and Meg’s life only seems to get worse. Until one stormy night, when Meg, her youngest brother, and her mother are awake in the kitchen, and a stranger comes to the home with a small hope of finding Meg’s long lost father… 

A Wrinkle In Time is the first book of the Quintet, and is a story showing the battle between light and darkness, good and evil, as L’engle’s characters mature on their space traveling journey, with questions of spirituality and purpose, and the conflicts of love, friendship, and family. 

This story almost reminded me of the chronicles of Narnia in a way, as well as the dystopian side of The Giver Quartet, The Hunger Games, and Animal Farm. I could see all of those stories tying in to this one, but also A Wrinkle In Time was its own kind of story, with a familiarity of the other stories. I really love dystopian books, and this one was a great on to add to my collection of favorites. I read most of this book in one afternoon, because it was just very enjoyable.

People have done varies illustrations, actors, and interpretations of Meg, but I think that this front cover of her was the most accurate her, that’s why I chose it, she was also my favorite character. So when you read it, let me know what you thought of her! I would recommend this book form ages 12+ and I would rate it a 8 out of 10!

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