amy_da1sy's review against another edition
2.0
It’s an okay book not amazing not bad just kind of there.
felonyxko's review
3.0
I’m relieved to have got through this book, it felt never-ending at times but once I started I was determined to finish it.
The fact it was so hard-going and sort of a chore to get through was a problem. I just didn’t like it. However, for what it is - a collection of well thought out stories written by two boys for their own benefit (rather than with the intention of being published) - I found it all rather impressive. My lack of interest in the general topics and themes hugely skews my opinion.
Essentially, impressive for what it was, but not my thing.
(Initially opted not to rate it due to the nature of the entire thing (childhood writing product, likely not written with an audience in mind) but I changed my mind.)
The fact it was so hard-going and sort of a chore to get through was a problem. I just didn’t like it. However, for what it is - a collection of well thought out stories written by two boys for their own benefit (rather than with the intention of being published) - I found it all rather impressive. My lack of interest in the general topics and themes hugely skews my opinion.
Essentially, impressive for what it was, but not my thing.
(Initially opted not to rate it due to the nature of the entire thing (childhood writing product, likely not written with an audience in mind) but I changed my mind.)
_elisebeth's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really adorable read and my first Lewis book outside of Narnia! Brilliant work from one of my favourite authors.
hchristmas's review
4.0
A peak into my favorite author's childhood--not through a biography or even diaries, but through the fictional tales he would write with his brother. This reminded me so much of the stories I used to write when I was his age, however his are so much better. They are still written by an 8-year old, so expect some spelling errors. But the world-building is incredible for someone of his age. No wonder he grew up to be the author he became. I only hope I see these traits in my daughter!
annegirl's review against another edition
3.0
I have to admit I didn't read every word of this book. I skimmed over some stories and read some completely. It is so interesting to see the writing of CS Lewis as a child. He was obviously very bright!
omgbeckyann's review against another edition
2.0
i realize he started writing this story as a child but honestly the best i’ve got as far as a review is that it’s a story with characters and a plot. i didn’t particularly enjoy it, but it wasn’t the worst thing i’ve ever read. probably why it took me almost 2 years to finish once i’d started.
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