Reviews

The Lives Of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones

widdershins3853's review against another edition

4.0

En-chant-ing I haven't read the other books in this series, but I tried this because I really love Howl's Moving Castle. The beginning of the story felt so inventive that it really pulled me in. I have to admit though, I got a little stressed out when Christopher kept using up his lives.

midwifereading's review against another edition

4.0

I am thoroughly enjoying this magical world! It's so very British, for one. Then there's a dangerous smuggling ring, a mighty ginger cat, a boy having adventures in his dreams, a young goddess, and lots of otherworldly adventures!

This one reminds me, ever-so-slightly of The Magician's Nephew, by C.S. Lewis, with its "Place Between" filled with "Anywheres." It's not a read-alike, by any means, but belongs alongside it as a friendly acquaintance.

rcarsonb's review against another edition

4.0

This was fun. Charmed Life 2.0 but actually 0.0. Last chapter was like…wHAT is happening but in a fun way.

inkshadows's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Slavery, and Xenophobia

dembury's review against another edition

3.0

The thing is, while this book is loads better than the first in the series in terms of plot and characters, that it unfortunately still has an ironclad grip on a deeply fatphobic attitude as well as some other points that just haven’t aged well at all, such as anti-Roma racism.
The core story is interesting and Jones presents some really original ideas but it’s impossible to enjoy it thoroughly because of these other aspects. The end result is something very middle-of-the-road because it’s clear there is a fun plot, yet it’s sadly written by someone who holds some very misguided opinions on certain people.

cavitlum's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cavitlum's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Reading these books again has been a pleasure and a joy. I'll probably be rating all of them five stars, thank you very much.

bookdeli's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lspare's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

charlieswrittenadventures's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0