Lynnie 
young adult, science fiction
So, I originally read A Wrinkle in Time in about 4th grade (which, let's face it, was a LONG time ago) and while I remember loving it, I never felt compelled to read it again. With the movie coming out however, I wanted a refresher on the story.
L'Engle has definitely written a young juvenile book. The way Meg carries on throughout the book really annoyed adult me, but I suspect that young me identified with her in a lot of ways. In general I tried to think about this book through the filter of my younger self. I absolutely understand why I was intrigued- a female heroine, kids who felt like they didn't really belong, magical beings appearing from nowhere to guide the quest, new dimensions and the possibility of even more to explore... really, what's not to love?
One of the most interesting things I found while reading it was that I didn't remember any focus on religion in the story when I read it as a child but, as an adult, the mythical battle of evil being defeated by Christian faith & love felt a bit heavy handed.
Still, I was glad to visit with Meg, Charles Wallace & Calvin again. Adult me gives this book 3 1/2 stars, but I rounded up for my younger self.
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