Something Old, Something New discussion

Here is the spot to discuss all things re this book.

Please be aware there could be spoilers!

I'm so glad the group picked this book since I never read it as a child. Looking forward to reading and discussing with all of you. Carol

A few people voted for this one Carol so hopefully they will all join in on reading it with you :-)

It took me a few tries to get through the first chapter--my first attempts the characters felt just too weird. I'm glad I stuck with it. A few chapters in, I started to care about the quirky characters and see their strengths and likable qualities. The story blends sci-fi, fantasy, good vs. evil, with some (maybe a little heavy handed at times) lessons about social responsibility and the value of individuality mixed in.
Did parts of the story/themes remind anyone else of "The Wizard of Oz"

I was going through my books last night and found that I actually have this one on my kindle. I have no idea where it came from or how i got it which is really strange.
I really need to try and read it now!

Michelle, would like to hear your thoughts if you decide to read.

I just finished reading this book and I feel like I would have appreciated it much more had I read it 20 years or so ago.
In my opinion it seemed to be a bit all over the place and I just didn't feel it flowed at all.
Meg just annoyed me with all her whinging and I couldn't get my head around the way Charles Wallace spoke like an adult when he was supposed to be a 4 or 5 year old. That just kept weirding me out a little.
As I said I probably would have found it much more fascinating and related to the characters more if I'd read it when I was young but at least I know what it's all about now.