kenziecriswell's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
samuel_peterson's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook 4hrs 41mins
In the third book of the series, what we have here is a brilliant spinoff tale in the world of Narnia. I love this book for Lewis's world-building. As my previous review of the second book explained, the Biblical allegories are strong throughout the series. "The Horse and His Boy," was a delightful venture into the other worlds surrounding Narnia while keeping the same Biblical themes that carry so much Truth.
I really enjoyed the action and events here, Lewis definitely finds his taste for fiction here as he seamlessly creates new characters are makes their experiences matter just as deeply as the Narnians we know.
Not necessary, but really fun!
In the third book of the series, what we have here is a brilliant spinoff tale in the world of Narnia. I love this book for Lewis's world-building. As my previous review of the second book explained, the Biblical allegories are strong throughout the series. "The Horse and His Boy," was a delightful venture into the other worlds surrounding Narnia while keeping the same Biblical themes that carry so much Truth.
I really enjoyed the action and events here, Lewis definitely finds his taste for fiction here as he seamlessly creates new characters are makes their experiences matter just as deeply as the Narnians we know.
Not necessary, but really fun!
jthegreat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
ablotial's review against another edition
4.0
This was a neat story, although it doesn't really fit with the rest of the stories (I guess its point is just to introduce the Calormenes and their Gods) in terms of the characters, location, or religious analogies. Not only that, but as soon as the main character was mistaken for the other, missing boy, I knew the plot twist... but again, it -is- a children's books, and we learn those plot twists from somewhere, right? Actually, this is a great stand-alone story for children, has a good message and was a fun read. A bit of mystery, a bit of romance, a fun plot and characters, and no real need to read the rest of the books.
sushi9's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
3.75
paracosm's review against another edition
1.0
Well, this is terrible. I'm gonna start by listing all the plot holes that somehow grew exponentially since the last book. First, from where all the humans came from? Aslan didn't created humans when he made Narnia, only talking animals, so why they exist? Did Aslan made them later? That's the only logical explanation.
Another thing is, if Aslan created this whole universe, which contains multiple countries such as Archeland and Carlomen, why he only protects Narnia? Let me explain this further, Narnia is not the name of the world, only a very small nation inside of it. It's like saying Jesus created the Earth but only looks after Ireland and everyone else is on their own. Also, for reason not only the talking animals only live in Narnia, but none of the other countries know about their existence. That doesn't make any sense.
There are phrases that are repeated over and over again throughout the book and is so annoying. During most of the book the fact that Bree is a war horse is repeated over, and over again. Its mentioned several times in every conversation. It's insufferable. The same happens with the quote "Narnia and the North are waiting for us", it's just repeated so many times by many characters.
And of course I need to mention on the racism, it's everywhere. It goes among the lines of every citizen of Carlomen being POC, and being described as dirty, cruel, and so on. Meanwhile, the Narnians are white, beautiful, and the nicest people ever.
All of these elements combine into a book that is BORING as it can get. Honestly, if you are reading this series you can just skip this book and you will miss nothing.
Another thing is, if Aslan created this whole universe, which contains multiple countries such as Archeland and Carlomen, why he only protects Narnia? Let me explain this further, Narnia is not the name of the world, only a very small nation inside of it. It's like saying Jesus created the Earth but only looks after Ireland and everyone else is on their own. Also, for reason not only the talking animals only live in Narnia, but none of the other countries know about their existence. That doesn't make any sense.
There are phrases that are repeated over and over again throughout the book and is so annoying. During most of the book the fact that Bree is a war horse is repeated over, and over again. Its mentioned several times in every conversation. It's insufferable. The same happens with the quote "Narnia and the North are waiting for us", it's just repeated so many times by many characters.
And of course I need to mention on the racism, it's everywhere. It goes among the lines of every citizen of Carlomen being POC, and being described as dirty, cruel, and so on. Meanwhile, the Narnians are white, beautiful, and the nicest people ever.
All of these elements combine into a book that is BORING as it can get. Honestly, if you are reading this series you can just skip this book and you will miss nothing.
jaded618's review against another edition
3.0
This book was interesting, because I felt that it could stand alone without needing to read the other books.
skepticbook's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.0