“It was a dark and stormy night...”
Okay, I haven't read A Wrinkle in Time since fifth grade, so I was rather nervous going into this reread. However, I was extremely pleasantly surprised. I'm even more excited to see the new movie adaptation in March! Admittedly, this book reads a little "old" and "simple," but it was still an absolute delight to read. I must say that I didn't remember any of the religious/spiritual aspects that were interwoven. Apparently, fifth grade Melanie, who attended a Catholic school and all, simply pushed those out of her mind over the years.
The basic premise of A Wrinkle in Time, which I'm sure you all know, stars a young girl named Meg. She is one of four siblings in her family, and both of her parents are scientists. Meg and Charles are highly intelligent and thus outcasts, while their twin siblings, with normal IQs, fit in just fine. One day, her father goes missing, and Meg, Charles, and their new friend, Calvin, encounter a very peculiar trio. They take them on an intergalactic adventure that they will never forget. They essentially travel by folding or "wrinkling" time.
Overall, this was a super enjoyable read that truly gave me a strong dose of nostalgia. Yet, I'm not certain how well it would hold up if this were your first time experiencing the story. I do feel that there is a little something here for everyone. Even though this is considered a middle grade book, I think it holds up quite well for most ages. And honestly? Even reading this in 2018, this is still a very unique book.
“There will no longer be so many pleasant things to look at if responsible people do not do something about the unpleasant ones.”
This is a story about love, family, faith, and the ability to think for oneself. I can completely understand why this is a literary classic, and I'm so happy I reread it! And now I'm absolutely pumped for the movie!
Valentine's Day buddy (re)read with the beautiful Wren! ❤
