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hollye6's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
kayla_msmith's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
k8lovestoread's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bambhee's review against another edition
3.0
Sto amando questa saga ormai sempre più. Mi piacciono - più delle altre - le letture leggere, veloci, che sanno prendermi tanto da farmi finire libri in tempi record. E le Cronache di Narnia rientrano decisamente nella schiera soprannominata. Le sto adorando da morire, tanto che penso/spero di riuscire a completarle presto perché davvero non capisco - ora come ora - come abbia fatto a vivere senza per tutto questo tempo. Prego affinché continui ad essere sempre così travolgente e magica, anche nei quattro libri che mi restano - inizierò il prossimo domani stesso, manco a dirlo.
Parlando de Il cavallo e il ragazzo, anche se sono affezionatissima ai quattro re di Cair Paravel e mi starebbe bene se si parlasse sempre e solo di loro, a m o che questa saga abbia spazio per tutti, soprattutto poi se i personaggi """"secondari"""" sono adorabili come Shasta/Cor. Per non parlare di Corin o Aravis - che ho shippato con Shasta/Cor fin dalla prima volta che si sono incontrati, praticamente! E i due cavalli parlanti Bri e Uinni, l'onnipresente Aslan, il mio adorato Edmund che ora è re e tutti gli altri. Non c'è una sola cosa negativa da dire su questo libro, davvero.
Parlando de Il cavallo e il ragazzo, anche se sono affezionatissima ai quattro re di Cair Paravel e mi starebbe bene se si parlasse sempre e solo di loro, a m o che questa saga abbia spazio per tutti, soprattutto poi se i personaggi """"secondari"""" sono adorabili come Shasta/Cor. Per non parlare di Corin o Aravis - che ho shippato con Shasta/Cor fin dalla prima volta che si sono incontrati, praticamente! E i due cavalli parlanti Bri e Uinni, l'onnipresente Aslan, il mio adorato Edmund che ora è re e tutti gli altri. Non c'è una sola cosa negativa da dire su questo libro, davvero.
brandidean's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one better than I remembered. Very much a children’s book, but a sweet one.
bellbird22's review against another edition
4.0
Several years ago, I was talking to a friend about reading, and we got onto the topic of C.S. Lewis’ writings and his Narnia series in particular. When he found out I’d never read this book yet, he told me that needed to be the next book I read, as it was his favorite. Well…I didn’t follow that advice, but I have been able to since read it aloud to my siblings, and what fun that has been!
I’ve found, over the last few years, that I love books that have animals as main characters—especially ones that have spunky animals. Actually, I take that back. I like spunky characters, no matter whether they’re animals or great-aunts. Anyway, I loved Bree in this story. He’s funny, has a great perspective (normally, anyway), and knows his mind. I also loved Shasta, and the journey the two take together is one to be experienced!
Since this was my first time reading this story, I don’t feel like I have a very good grasp on the allegorical side of the book. I do understand how this book—and the series as a whole—got to be so popular, though, and don’t doubt that I’ll return to this story one day (and maybe I’ll understand the allegory better then?). My siblings and I are all enjoying the chance to experience the stories together, and this book was no exception. Often, when I sat down to read aloud, I’d hardly be able to stop reading until we’d gone through several chapters and my voice was giving out. In all, this is a great continuation of the series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next books contain!
I’ve found, over the last few years, that I love books that have animals as main characters—especially ones that have spunky animals. Actually, I take that back. I like spunky characters, no matter whether they’re animals or great-aunts. Anyway, I loved Bree in this story. He’s funny, has a great perspective (normally, anyway), and knows his mind. I also loved Shasta, and the journey the two take together is one to be experienced!
Since this was my first time reading this story, I don’t feel like I have a very good grasp on the allegorical side of the book. I do understand how this book—and the series as a whole—got to be so popular, though, and don’t doubt that I’ll return to this story one day (and maybe I’ll understand the allegory better then?). My siblings and I are all enjoying the chance to experience the stories together, and this book was no exception. Often, when I sat down to read aloud, I’d hardly be able to stop reading until we’d gone through several chapters and my voice was giving out. In all, this is a great continuation of the series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next books contain!
rita_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
svaughn94's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I felt as if I was on the journey with Shasta. I felt a deeper connection with Aslan by the end. I read this book even faster than the last.