Conclusion to A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time is one of the few classics that I have read that I really got hooked on. Although it started out a bit slow as the story neared the climax I found myself having a hard time putting it down. The book really focused on the idea of good versus bad and the ultimate triumph of love. To start off there was a very clear distinction between good characters and bad characters. The "good" characters include Meg, her family, Calvin, the Mrs. W's, Aunt Beast, and the Happy Medium. The "evil" characters include IT, The Dark Thing, and the Man with the Red Eyes. There was no overlapping of these characters which made following character development much easier, not the case in many other books. Also, the books central conflict is clear and simple that allows readers to easily understand the plot, but isn't too simple like the plot in a book I previously read during this reading workshop (Travel Team). Personally, I prefer a book with a plot that is clear and easy to understand but isn't too common and cliché. This combination makes for a book that I can really can immersed in and enjoy thoroughly. Earlier in this post I brought up the triumph of love in this story. This can be directly seen when the text says, "Love. That was what she had that IT did not have," (p. 207). This quote directly brings up that the good side, including Meg, her family, and friends, were able to overcome evil due to having the ability to love.