There is a reason why this book ended up on my top 24 book list, and it’s because this is a great book! Even though I can’t remember the last time I read it, it was a book I loved reading when I was younger. It was a quick read, but I did split it up over a few days because of another book that I’m currently reading.

For me, it had the perfect amount of adventure and mystery. However, I did notice that there were several references to biblical verses, which didn’t bother me, since it didn’t come across as preachy or anything. It did fit in with the book really well, since the main focus was about trying to get Meg Murray’s dad off Camazotz, and later, trying to get Charles Wallace (Meg’s brother) away from IT. Meg needed to remember that love was what she needed in oder to save Charles Wallace from IT.

There were so many characters that I loved- Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Which, the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. I liked Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin as well, but not as much as the Mrs. W’s, the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. I found Meg to be a pretty believable and sympathetic character, but there wasn’t really anything that made her very memorable. It was the same with both Calvin and Charles Wallace. I was creeped out that Charles Wallace (as a 5-year-old) was able to read his mother and sister so well, and was fairly mature for his age.

The Mrs. W’s were definitely protective, and on this reread, it was obvious that they were angelic beings…supernatural guardians…whatever you want to call it. Plus, I liked that they were stars who died.

I did like the quotes that were scattered throughout the book, courtesy of Mrs. Who (who found talking hard). And the quotes, much like the references to biblical verses, fit very well with the plot.

Rating: On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 4. While not completely and totally amazing, it was still an amazing book.