Loved: This was one of the first sci-fi/fantasy books I read as a kid. I loved that Meg was a smart, strong lead character, who still managed to be vulnerable and imperfect. I really identified with her. I also love L’Engle’s ability to make great secondary characters like Charles Wallace and Calvin. Plus, the logic, intellect, riddle aspect of the plot was so fun – to this day, I wish tesseracts existed!
Learned: Over the years, I keep coming back to this one as an example of how to build tension through strong personal stakes. Meg’s sole focus (almost to a fault) is saving her father…if she happens to save the world in the process, all the better. And I loved her for that!
One of my favorite books. I also stumbled upon it when I was a child, and husband surpirsed me with the audio book a few years ago. I'm still amazed at how creative and different the worlds and characters L'Engle made are.
ReplyDeleteI just reread this. Fantastic book. Though I'd have to say A Swiftly Tilting Planet is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI suspect I may be the only person who doesn't love this book. It's especially heinous when you know I'm a fantasy writing (former) English teacher.
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Sounds like a really interesting book. Another one for my TBR list. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to have a read. Nice to meet you
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I read this with my son a few years ago. I'm a new follower from #atozchallenge.
ReplyDeleteI've heard such good things about this book. I need to bump it up on my TBR list.
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Oh gosh, I haven't thought about that book in years! Thanks for the memory jolt! I'm a new follower via the A to Z. Nice to meet you, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteNicole, I'm really looking forward to your posts--this topic is great!
ReplyDeleteAs for A Wrinkle in Time, I'm a huge fan as well. I bought a copy from Amazon a few years ago to bring some of my childhood back to my bookshelf!
I still need to read that one. It's been on my reading list since I was like eight. I love that you found a book that helps inspire you're writing!
ReplyDeleteJanna - She does worldbuilding so well!
ReplyDeleteSarah - I have the entire set and "Swiftly Tilting Planet" is also amazing! She does such a nice job of growing the characters over the series.
M.J. - You're forgiven. :)
Misha and Laura - Definitely check it out. It's a fast read and you won't regret it!
Ciara - Thanks for following! What a fun family read it must have been for you and your son. ;)
Cristina - Also thanks for following, and it's well worth a read.
Nancy - Haha, you're welcome! Glad to have you as a follower.
Tricia - Thanks, I'm so excited too! And I'm a big believer in have a bookshelf that's well-stocked in childhood. :)
Loved "Wrinkle" and L'Engle. Fabulous choice for an "A" Day post!
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Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and for your comments! Here's to a fun A-to-Z Challenge! :)
Great choice, Nicole. And what a super theme idea you have. I'm looking forward to increasing my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteI really must get round to reading this one day, I've heard very good things about it!
ReplyDeleteA WRINKLE IN TIME has always been one of my favorite books, too. Great post, Roland
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the A-Z challenge.. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have this one somewhere around the house, but I've never read it. Now I definitely need to!!!
ReplyDeleteI read this when I was younger. Loved it. A really nice post, I look forward to reading the rest of your A-Z Challenge posts.
ReplyDeleteBOOKS. What a fantastic idea for the A-Z challenge! I'm a huge sci fi and fantasy lover, but I'm ashamed to admit that I've never actually read this classic.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Fun choice. I love it. I think my son just started reading this. I need to double check. :) Maybe I'll steal it from him!
ReplyDeleteYes, a great book and a great example of personal stakes. I also think it's a good example of how cliches can be used well - the book actually starts with the terribly cliche line, "It was a dark and stormy night!"
ReplyDeleteI remember going to see the film version at the Sprockets film festival with my mother - the one that became an ABC TV-movie. It was a pretty good adaptation, I think - bringing some elements of the Earth storyline into the 21st century, and great casting of the roles of Meg and Calvin in particular!
Oh my gosh!!! this is like a classic of a novel!!! I love this book!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole! Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier. I love to read and am really looking forward to following some of your favorites. I've never read A Wrinkle in Time...I'll have to add it to my "to read" list. -Sarah :)
ReplyDeleteEmily - Thanks! It's so fun to find great books that inspire. :)
ReplyDeleteTexas - You too!
Kittie - I've got some good ones lined up for later in the month.
Kyra, Susan and Stephanie - Hope you enjoy it if you pick it up!
Emma - Thanks!
Leigh - One of the other commenters said she read it together with her son. I loved that idea!
kelworthfiles - I had totally forgotten that's how it starts! You're so right. Another example of L'Engle's skill. :)
Ms. Saba - So glad you enjoyed the post.
Roland and American - Oops, somehow missed you in my previous reply post! Thanks for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteI think that was my first as well. I remember I loved it. I need to reread it.
ReplyDeleteNew follower here. I’m enjoying reading my fellow “A to Z”ers. I look forward to visiting again.
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