Reviews

The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

agraefe's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted

4.75

stitchsmom626's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.75

sungeun06's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.5

I really enjoyed the magical elements C.S. Lewis introduced from the beginning. The wardrobe served as a gateway to a world filled with talking animals, fauns, and icy, interesting landscapes. I thought the book created a sense of adventure and fantasy, and I loved the balance between the lighter moments of characters like Mr. Tumnus and the more serious conflict between Aslan and the White Witch. While Edmund's personal journey from betrayal to forgiveness was a highlight, I felt the other Pevensie brothers were a little bland and needed more emotional depth.  Nonetheless, the themes of sacrifice, courage, and hope are beautifully presented in the story, making it an enjoyable and meaningful book, especially for young readers.

breanasprinkle's review against another edition

5.0

Own this one. It has all 7 in it! They're great stories.

justkally's review against another edition

5.0

Audible listen

m4ddy05's review against another edition

3.0

Ho iniziato Le cronache di Narnia con l'idea di leggere solo un paio di libri per il periodo di Natale. Alla fine li ho letti tutti.
Nel periodo delle medie amavo tantissimo i film (che adesso devo rewatcharmi) ed è stato molto bello (e nostalgico) tornare a Narnia. Il mio preferito è "Il viaggio del Veliero", una piacevole sorpresa visto che il film era decisamente bruttino. Il peggiore dei libri invece è "La sedia d'argento", nulla di terribile ma non mi è piaciuto e non è al livello degli altri. Molto interessante anche la post-fazione con una riflessione dello scrittore sullo scrivere per i bambini.
Una critica che avevo sentito e che un po'mi preoccupava è l'abbondanza di riferimenti religiosi al cristianesimo. Secondo me non sono particolarmete fastidiosi, specie se li si vede più come riferimenti culturali che spirituali. È innegabile che in certi punti l'allegoria cristiana diventi palese (i punti meno riusciti) ma non lo prenderei come un difetto. Io l'ho usato come una sorta di caccia al tesoro annotando tutti i "br" (Bible reference) a bordo pagina.

P.S. Personaggio preferito Ripicí (il topo)

doerthe's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

beccamcq's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

Absolutely wonderful. Definitely a must read. I waited a long time to read this series, and it was well worth the wait. 

I also add that this book is probably best read when one’s attention can be fully given to it. That would help the reader enter the world of Narnia. 

pabbo's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

jade_the_book_lover's review against another edition

5.0

love them