The Time Quintet
By Madeleine L'Engle
Science Fiction/Fantasy/Psychological Horror
9.5/10
This series of five standalone novels explores the various adventures of the Murry family, a group of individuals that are above average in intellect, yet below average in normalcy. The series starts with the widely renowned "A Wrinkle In Time", which deals with the properties of space, matter, and dimensions. It continues with "A Wind in the Door", another in-depth and frankly strange look at medical science, life, death, and respect for tradition. The next book, "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", is based solely on time travel, cultural roots, and the connection between people who love each other. "Many Waters" takes on a uniquely Biblical look at time travel, sending two major characters to the days before the Flood. The last book in this beautifully written series is "An Acceptable Time", following the main protagonist's daughter through the trials of broken relationships, how to understand your place in the universe, and most importantly, to be content with what the future has in store.
I absolutely loved this series with all my heart. Its words moved me to tears, with the very way it was written. I removed .5 of a point because the plots sometimes were rather weak, but the very force of emotion in the stories makes up for it.
I believe that this series would be acceptable for ages twelve and up, due to confusing theories about physics that are discussed, and some rather awkward content in "Many Waters". I labeled this series "Psychological Horror", because throughout the whole series, there is the threat of the unknown, and many things gave me chills even now, when I reread them. I can't even really say what makes me uncomfortable, because I had a deep sense of edginess throughout the entire series.
So, this is a great series, but know yourself (if you are a reader) and know your child (if you are a parent). If you are a parent, I would suggest reading these before your child.
So. Yes.
Thanks.
Allons-y!
Amber Shipp
By Madeleine L'Engle
Science Fiction/Fantasy/Psychological Horror
9.5/10
This series of five standalone novels explores the various adventures of the Murry family, a group of individuals that are above average in intellect, yet below average in normalcy. The series starts with the widely renowned "A Wrinkle In Time", which deals with the properties of space, matter, and dimensions. It continues with "A Wind in the Door", another in-depth and frankly strange look at medical science, life, death, and respect for tradition. The next book, "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", is based solely on time travel, cultural roots, and the connection between people who love each other. "Many Waters" takes on a uniquely Biblical look at time travel, sending two major characters to the days before the Flood. The last book in this beautifully written series is "An Acceptable Time", following the main protagonist's daughter through the trials of broken relationships, how to understand your place in the universe, and most importantly, to be content with what the future has in store.
I absolutely loved this series with all my heart. Its words moved me to tears, with the very way it was written. I removed .5 of a point because the plots sometimes were rather weak, but the very force of emotion in the stories makes up for it.
I believe that this series would be acceptable for ages twelve and up, due to confusing theories about physics that are discussed, and some rather awkward content in "Many Waters". I labeled this series "Psychological Horror", because throughout the whole series, there is the threat of the unknown, and many things gave me chills even now, when I reread them. I can't even really say what makes me uncomfortable, because I had a deep sense of edginess throughout the entire series.
So, this is a great series, but know yourself (if you are a reader) and know your child (if you are a parent). If you are a parent, I would suggest reading these before your child.
So. Yes.
Thanks.
Allons-y!
Amber Shipp
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