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gandalf_a's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Confinement and Alcohol
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
3.5
Após adiar a leitura d’As Crónicas de Nárnia durante anos, optei por investir numa primeira leitura da coleção seguindo a ordem original de publicação dos livros.
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 às crianças, permitindo-lhes visualizar facilmente a história. Além disso, mesmo sabendo que o autor pretendia estabelecer algumas pontes entre O Leão, A Feiticeira e o Guarda-Roupa e a Bíblia, para a maioria das crianças, acredito que este não passará de um conto acerca da díade bondade-maldade e das consequências dos nossos atos.
Embora, neste primeiro volume, se destaquem intensamente as características menos positivas do Edmund e ele 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 também tivessem sido mais bem exploradas. Aguardo para perceber se os restantes livros serão utilizados para desenvolver este trabalho e aprofundar as outras personagens...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Violence
seforaflorian's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
wildflower09's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and War
abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.0
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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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and War
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexism
readingduckling's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
It's a nice book but I think the main reason, this story is still getting so much positive response is nostalgia.
But I still liked it possible also because of nostalgia.
But I still liked it possible also because of nostalgia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
I'm kind of mad that I'm really like CS Lewis's fiction. I read just enough of mere Christianity to know how fundamentally Lewis and I differ on our perception of the place of Christianity and religion in policing the rights of others, but I really do like this series and I agree with a lot of his critical readings of Paradise Lost. Food for thought I guess 🙃.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, and Grief
Moderate: War
grboph's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- 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
I tried to read this a few times as a kid but could never get past how much the White Witch scared me. I'm really glad I got to read it once I got older, though, because it's a really fun, cute, lighthearted read, if a little shallow and very heavy on the Jesus metaphors. I really liked the ending, too, and it made me want to read the others!! I'd recommend this to any kid or really any person who is looking for something light and whimsical to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Abandonment
lizziaha's review against another edition
adventurous
3.5
I’ll be the first to admit that my disinterest upon finishing this book is likely colored by my love of the movie (which does many things better than the book). I also dislike Lewis’s treatment of women. The actual world of Narnia is a fascinating sandbox and I wish it had been explored more in the book. I felt as though we were running past things that I wanted to stop and examine.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and War
argeraint's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I picked this up because I had my Narnia obsession resurface twice or thrice these past few months after several years. Also I felt like my friends didn't care about me and I don' t really trust them all that much these days so I reread this book since the Pevensies were my only friends during the time I was bullied in school. It was nice to be with them again even though it feels a bit odd since it's been at least ten years since I first met them. But it was nice nonetheless. I love them. I love this book. This is the reason I got into reading so I owe a lot to this book for giving me my favorite hobby and for giving my friends I could rely on despite being fictional.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Alcohol and War