cubbykay's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
4.5
I remember enjoying this one as a kid, and I enjoyed it once again this second time. It's easily in the top three of the series. I love the friendship between the kids, their bond is beautifully written. While I'm often annoyed at prequels that give backstories to things that don't need them, I found the references to the future events exciting. I find the cast of characters loveable, even when they're deplorable. I enjoy the chaotic mess they all get into.
But also, let's not forget that in the first paragraph Lewis made Sherlock Holmes cannon in the same universe. And the portal world keeps the door open for an infinite amount of universe crossover. So I really get a kick out of imagining that Lewis would be a SuperWhoLock fanboy in another life.
Note for Audiobook version, Kenneth Branagh did an excellent job. I loved his voices and he sucked me into the world building.
But also, let's not forget that in the first paragraph Lewis made Sherlock Holmes cannon in the same universe. And the portal world keeps the door open for an infinite amount of universe crossover. So I really get a kick out of imagining that Lewis would be a SuperWhoLock fanboy in another life.
Note for Audiobook version, Kenneth Branagh did an excellent job. I loved his voices and he sucked me into the world building.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal cruelty
rangerwing75's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I’ve been wanting to read the Chronicles of Narnia for a long time, and was very excited when I finally managed to get a boxset. The Magician’s Nephew is a book I will never call a favourite, but it was charming and an alright prequel to set up The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, and Sexism
emmonsannae's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my first reread of the Chronicles of Narnia since 6th grade. They're so much more wonderful now! It's an excellent story (and of course it's brilliantly written), but what I enjoy most is how much this book has made me think about God. Not because Lewis is on level with Scripture, but he understood God's character and God's world so well. Reading this book caused me to think more about Scripture and delight more in the character of Jesus. Win!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Animal cruelty, and Genocide
soph22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, and Violence
lilyane's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Minor: Genocide, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
esme_may's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I can't believe CS Lewis plagiarised the actual Bible
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
Minor: Death, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexism
sarah_speaks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexism, and Terminal illness
Minor: War, Torture, Genocide, Slavery, and Violence
solouncapitulomas's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I see why chronologically you should read this one first but if you do not know the world you will not understand this book, sort of.
wtv I am only here for Aslan y'all
wtv I am only here for Aslan y'all
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Terminal illness, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Chronic illness
pysselfia's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Xenophobia
jessicasophie's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, and War
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