tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post3874903222855111878..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'EngleSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71224595561472991352009-12-07T10:41:25.369-05:002009-12-07T10:41:25.369-05:00I remember loving these books as a kid and even ha...I remember loving these books as a kid and even have the whole set of them. Sorry to hear they didn't hold up well for you. Honestly, that's why I'm afraid to read any of my childhood faves. I'm afraid none of them will measure up to my memories.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-66801260292442488862009-12-06T10:59:40.745-05:002009-12-06T10:59:40.745-05:00*throws some tomatoes* :P I'm sorry to hear th...*throws some tomatoes* :P I'm sorry to hear this one didn't work for you. I read it for the first time two years ago and really enjoyed it, but I think I'd have connected with it more if I had read it as a child.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1928560924536238692009-12-05T23:33:53.825-05:002009-12-05T23:33:53.825-05:00I remeber loving this books as a kid, but remember...I remeber loving this books as a kid, but remember next to nothing about it. Too bad it doesn't hold up when reading it as an adult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-70162913986286550482009-12-04T23:03:23.714-05:002009-12-04T23:03:23.714-05:00I'm not going to throw tomatoes at you, Sandy....I'm not going to throw tomatoes at you, Sandy. :) I read this book when I was a teenager, because everyone's always saying such wonderful things about it, but I can barely remember it either. I'm pretty sure I finished it, but it was definitely a meh read for me. I haven't had a single urge to read Madeline L'Engel since.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46677298611236965572009-12-04T21:07:48.532-05:002009-12-04T21:07:48.532-05:00This book, which I first read in 1974, has always ...This book, which I first read in 1974, has always been incredibly meaningful to me. It was the first time I really understood the complete and total healing power of love. It set off a "love affair" with Madeleine's work which has lasted my whole life. Did you notice that Kailana will be hosting a read along of this quartet in January? (Details on her blog, or my sidebar. It would be great to have you join in.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-59207617634665935292009-12-04T16:45:12.353-05:002009-12-04T16:45:12.353-05:00I never read this one but my son did and he had th...I never read this one but my son did and he had the same, exact reaction as you did!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-77208599058048733512009-12-04T13:55:31.950-05:002009-12-04T13:55:31.950-05:00I never read this as a kid. I don't even reme...I never read this as a kid. I don't even remember it being around. I did take it out from the library a while back but didn't get around to reading it. Too bad you were disappointed by it. Hopefully your next read will be better.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-72507812016386527852009-12-04T11:14:38.676-05:002009-12-04T11:14:38.676-05:00Oh, how sad! I loved this one when read long ago, ...Oh, how sad! I loved this one when read long ago, and it even stands up to re-reads for me. I liked the second and third books in the series, too- but by the fourth it was getting dull.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12182047726225242412009-12-04T02:12:41.678-05:002009-12-04T02:12:41.678-05:00Oh, I'm sorry you didn't care for this one...Oh, I'm sorry you didn't care for this one. She is such an interesting writer (but as i always say, every book is not for everybody). Still, your points are well taken. Thanks.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-45277656384202527702009-12-04T02:04:55.339-05:002009-12-04T02:04:55.339-05:00I remember loving this as a kid - but then I read ...I remember loving this as a kid - but then I read it aloud to my daughter a couple years ago, and didn't really like it anymore. Weird how time does that!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23083853466316315962009-12-03T22:29:44.239-05:002009-12-03T22:29:44.239-05:00Gosh ... I remember reading this when I was a kid ...Gosh ... I remember reading this when I was a kid and loving it ... but it doesn't sound all that familiar when I read your summary. I remember tesseracts and the names (Charles Wallace just really stuck with me) but the rest is lost in the mists of time. I don't think I'll reread it and let it have a good place in my memory.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-9783393888461022912009-12-03T20:58:51.376-05:002009-12-03T20:58:51.376-05:00Hi Sandy! I have this book in my TBR but has delay...Hi Sandy! I have this book in my TBR but has delayed reading it time and again. I'm not sure why. But after reading your review, I guess it's going to stay in the pile even longer...Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-66544541267558048012009-12-03T20:12:49.793-05:002009-12-03T20:12:49.793-05:00I too read this in elementary school and have abso...I too read this in elementary school and have absolutely NO idea what it is about anymore. For some reason, I remember being very confused about it, but I still went on to read the rest of the series. I actually have no desire to pick it up again (even though I don't remember anything) because the impression left was far from positive. I have not even recommended it to my 9-year-old, who is just an avid a reader as I am. Hopefully, your next one will be better for you!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-51622876421254762842009-12-03T18:36:55.079-05:002009-12-03T18:36:55.079-05:00Wifey is next up for me, lol. Also Summer Sisters ...Wifey is next up for me, lol. Also Summer Sisters since I don't remember reading that, altho I'm sure I did.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873109350235219509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4377008283256058622009-12-03T18:33:28.743-05:002009-12-03T18:33:28.743-05:00Michele - Yes, I am having a ball with the challen...Michele - Yes, I am having a ball with the challenge. I've also read Forever, Then Again Maybe I Won't, Little House in the Big Woods, and Ghosts I Have Been. I'm almost done with Wifey (can we say SMUT???). A Wrinkle in Time is the only one, so far, that hasn't been a total blast to read!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-24447712680641699572009-12-03T18:16:58.440-05:002009-12-03T18:16:58.440-05:00Well you know I'm in no position to judge........Well you know I'm in no position to judge.....so no tomato throwing from me.<br /><br />I seem to recall reading and enjoying this as a team....or maybe it was the Perth dragon series....can't remember.<br /><br />But I do love the Shelf Discovery book, don't you??? I've been having so much fun with that one!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873109350235219509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-57454355109509350222009-12-03T16:42:27.111-05:002009-12-03T16:42:27.111-05:00Susan - well, it isn't a long book so maybe yo...Susan - well, it isn't a long book so maybe you should try it. It may be just my mood or something. Although now reading through some of these comments, maybe not!<br /><br />Amy - I was the same way. I couldn't remember much of anything from this book, which makes me think it didn't have much of an impact on me!<br /><br />Beth - well, maybe it was "cooler" back before we got all high tech and gadgety. That is cute about your brother!<br /><br />Caite - proceed at your own risk!!<br /><br />Jill - actually, I am enjoying my trip back down memory lane overall. This is the one flop so far.<br /><br />Alyce - well, it didn't hold up for me. And I think if I had read this to the kids, they would have thrown tomatoes at me.<br /><br />Kathy - well that may be. So far nobody from the male gender has commented yet...<br /><br />Molly - and I even LIKE time travel, even now!!! I just didn't get it, at all.<br /><br />Ti - haha! Yeah, I know. As I said above, I wanted to read it to the kids, and they looked at me cross-eyed. The Hunger Games, they'll take. Ok on the Harry Potter. Nada on the classics I guess.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-38488555036562342232009-12-03T14:13:49.634-05:002009-12-03T14:13:49.634-05:00My book club got it in their head to read this one...My book club got it in their head to read this one month and I was like, "what's the big deal?" I have since read it again, and I still don't see the draw. <br /><br />I also tried to pass it off to my kid once and he laughed at me.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90956590369600982242009-12-03T12:40:10.091-05:002009-12-03T12:40:10.091-05:00Hmmm - I know I read this when I was a kid. I rem...Hmmm - I know I read this when I was a kid. I remember nothing about it though. And your plot synopsis doesn't ring any bells either. I do remember I enjoyed it though. I was much more interested in time travel stuff and fantasy when I was a kid - now, not so much. I take it in small doses.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90788309279968043572009-12-03T11:44:21.739-05:002009-12-03T11:44:21.739-05:00I wasn't crazy about this book either, but my ...I wasn't crazy about this book either, but my son loved it. Maybe it's a gender thing.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81852938185553848102009-12-03T10:55:18.639-05:002009-12-03T10:55:18.639-05:00I've heard overall that this is one of those r...I've heard overall that this is one of those reads that doesn't hold up over time. And by that I mean that reading it as a kid seems fine, but as an adult is not as enjoyable. I guess I'll find out myself sometime. I have a copy of it on my shelf and intend to re-read it sometime soon.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-28232712444032366932009-12-03T09:51:02.973-05:002009-12-03T09:51:02.973-05:00I for one am glad to hear it. So far the books I ...I for one am glad to hear it. So far the books I have tried to read for this challenge seem boring! But I suppose it's good that we don't find the same excitement out of books for young kids as we used to!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-76730274274497982472009-12-03T08:26:18.387-05:002009-12-03T08:26:18.387-05:00I have never read this one, but it is one of those...I have never read this one, but it is one of those books that you always think you should have. So, may not...lolcaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-3384096576060144682009-12-03T08:02:47.958-05:002009-12-03T08:02:47.958-05:00My younger brother read this when he was in elemen...My younger brother read this when he was in elementary school and spent almost a year asking everyone he saw if they had read the book (this was in the 60s).<br /><br />I remember liking the series when I read them -- a long time ago. I wonder what I'd think now.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-78909577081606821612009-12-03T08:00:53.564-05:002009-12-03T08:00:53.564-05:00Interesting! I know that I read this as a kid, bu...Interesting! I know that I read this as a kid, but before your summary I couldn't have told you what it's about. Too bad that the book didn't hold up for you this time!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356200080451424461noreply@blogger.com