Sunday 12 May 2013

Commentary on A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

This science fiction book holds up well despite having been written fifty years ago, and was probably quite radical at the time. 
The names of Mrs Which, Mrs Who and Mrs Whatsit prevented a lasting connection and identification. How can you distinguish between these names?

The characters were all quite human… Calvin had a very human element to him. Meg's father didn't end up being the saviour that she hoped him to be. Charles Wallace is more than he appears?

The famous quotes throughout the book helped add an extra flavour. 

Illustrations of the wrinkle were brilliantly simple and vital to help with understanding the concept of interplanetary travel. 

The ending of the book was too abrupt - and is the downfall of the novel.

Written by Ben

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