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sburchart's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death and Slavery
Minor: Bullying
fragrant_stars's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Slavery and Trafficking
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, and Murder
abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
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This was a fun read. The pacing started off a little slow and it did pick up about halfway through. The characters were fun, the plot was decent, and there was decent character development.
This was a fun read. The pacing started off a little slow and it did pick up about halfway through. The characters were fun, the plot was decent, and there was decent character development.
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, and Body shaming
cubbykay's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
5.0
Let's get the bad out of the way. By publication order, this is the most heavy handed Lewis has been with the Christian themes. Sometimes it works pretty seamlessly into Narnia, especially Christianity's more fantastical parts, i.e. the Resurrection. But Aslan literally appearing as a lamb and telling the Pevensies to find Him in their own world is way too jarring in a fantasy story. Did Aslan really need to get meta? I know the allegorical parts of these books are a big draw for some people. When I was Christian, it certainly made me love the books more. Now I'm more just tolerant of it, but some moments in this book are overtly preachy.
Also, Caspian has always been a bland character.
So why did I still give it 5 stars? Because I think I love it more than Wardrobe. I know that's bold to say. I do adore that book, but I believe this one is my favorite of the series so far. The characters and adventures make me smile, I was enchanted while reading.
I love that each destination brings it's own mini story. Obviously, not everyone is a fan of this storytelling convention, but I feel like you get several adventures for the price of one. Lewis certainly isn't the first to do this, there was The Odyssey and The Hobbit before him. I've read those books as well, and maybe I'm a literary scrub for saying this, but I found Dawntreader more exciting and enthralling than those. Even the scenewith the sea people. That section contributes nothing to the plot, but the imagery swept me off my feet and made me forget I wasn't in Narnia myself.
I've always loved Lucy, I connect with her deeply. I love Eustace because he's perfectly horrible, and I love Reepicheep because he's horribly perfect. All in all, a wonderful adventure.
Also, Caspian has always been a bland character.
So why did I still give it 5 stars? Because I think I love it more than Wardrobe. I know that's bold to say. I do adore that book, but I believe this one is my favorite of the series so far. The characters and adventures make me smile, I was enchanted while reading.
I love that each destination brings it's own mini story. Obviously, not everyone is a fan of this storytelling convention, but I feel like you get several adventures for the price of one. Lewis certainly isn't the first to do this, there was The Odyssey and The Hobbit before him. I've read those books as well, and maybe I'm a literary scrub for saying this, but I found Dawntreader more exciting and enthralling than those. Even the scene
I've always loved Lucy, I connect with her deeply. I love Eustace because he's perfectly horrible, and I love Reepicheep because he's horribly perfect. All in all, a wonderful adventure.
Moderate: Bullying
esme_may's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Nowhere near as coherent as The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe or Prince Caspian. Eustace is fun though, he has to turn into a literal dragon in order to become even slightly self aware
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
The cannibalism tag is there because it mentions that dragons like to eat other dragons more than other foods. I’m not sure if it counts because it’s not about people but I thought I’d add it just in case
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