The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
seforana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: War, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, and Murder
wildflower09's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death and War
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was a cute book. It was short and simple, and I can see why it's a classic. The characters were good, the plot was adorable and predictable, and the writing style was easy to follow.Â
Graphic: War, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexism
readingduckling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
But I still liked it possible also because of nostalgia.Â
Graphic: War
librarymouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Initially Edmund is a terrible person and sibling, though he does get better throughout the book, Peter and Susan aren't given as much characterization as I would have liked, and I'm frustrated with how Lucy was treated by her siblings and then relegated to the sidelines during the battle. With that out of the way, I really enjoyed the Beavers, especially in how they care for the children but also bring some explanation into the story. Lewis's narration style is also very fun! I like that he will occasionally mention the previous chapter by calling it the previous chapter, and I understand why everybody liked them so much as children. The series really does just feel like childhood.
The religious parallels are definitely very prominent, and I don't think enough consideration is given to the impact having lived full lives as rulers of Narnia only to return back to a childhood during world war II would have on Lucy, Edmud, Susan, and Peter. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Animal cruelty, Grief, and Animal death
Moderate: War
filipacm's review against another edition
3.5
Gostei particularmente do facto de C. S. Lewis ter descrito detalhadamente os espaços que compreendem a ação e os acontecimentos que a compõem, recorrendo a uma escrita simples e adequada à s crianças, que lhes permite visualizar facilmente a história que está a ser narrada. Além disso, embora sabendo que o autor pretendia estabelecer algumas pontes entre o seu enredo e a narrativa bÃblica, acredito que, para a maioria das crianças, este não passará de um conto acerca da distinção entre o bem e o mal, bem como das consequências dos nossos atos.
Embora se destaquem intensamente as caracterÃsticas menos positivas do Edmund e este tenha direito a um arco de redenção, através do qual se torna uma pessoa justa e acarinhada, gostava que as personalidades do Peter, da Susan e da Lucy tivessem sido mais bem exploradas neste primeiro livro. Aguardo para perceber se os restantes livros são utilizados para desenvolver este trabalho e aprofundar as restantes personagens.
Graphic: Animal death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Violence
grboph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Abandonment
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, War, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
argeraint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: War and Alcohol
katenovah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Animal death, Murder, Death, War, and Violence