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kboogie_2's review against another edition
5.0
The movie almost got everything right, there are a few stray aways from the story but overall they did a good job honoring the book.
echarissa's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
leswag97's review against another edition
4.0
“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is an excellent children’s book, and even though it is not technically the first book in “The Chronicles of Narnia” saga, from a chronological viewpoint, it was the first of the seven stories written and published by C. S. Lewis, and it introduces the series’ primary characters: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy.
It is through the eyes of these four children—specifically Lucy and Edmund—that we see the world of Narnia, and it makes it all the more exciting, new, and fresh. Lewis obviously has certain points he is seeking to make through the work, and he has specific intentions as well, but ultimately, the story is exactly that: a story—about bravery, childlike belief, growth, and the conquering and victorious nature of love and life over hate and death!
The climax of the narrative is not even the winning of the war against the White Witch at the end of the book, but is more so, the surprising resurrection of the great lion Aslan. For Lewis, it is not a battle fought by children—perhaps, an echo of the Children’s Crusade, and even of the World Wars?—but the defeat of death itself that is to be praised and revered. Lewis beautifully explains this profound spiritual and psychological truth through the mouth of Aslan when he says, “Death itself...start[s] working backwards.”
It is through the eyes of these four children—specifically Lucy and Edmund—that we see the world of Narnia, and it makes it all the more exciting, new, and fresh. Lewis obviously has certain points he is seeking to make through the work, and he has specific intentions as well, but ultimately, the story is exactly that: a story—about bravery, childlike belief, growth, and the conquering and victorious nature of love and life over hate and death!
The climax of the narrative is not even the winning of the war against the White Witch at the end of the book, but is more so, the surprising resurrection of the great lion Aslan. For Lewis, it is not a battle fought by children—perhaps, an echo of the Children’s Crusade, and even of the World Wars?—but the defeat of death itself that is to be praised and revered. Lewis beautifully explains this profound spiritual and psychological truth through the mouth of Aslan when he says, “Death itself...start[s] working backwards.”
ninles's review against another edition
3.0
This one was for the kid, I did have to creatively edit some dumb parts, overall a good experience. Read in Swedish.
romantasy2612's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
matildakristinagunnarsson's review against another edition
4.0
AAAH it's been so long since I read out a book!!!! everything has been so busy!! but this was indeed a nice, nice one! thankfully!!
&&& i have my christmas break now sooo I'll have time for reading !!
&&& i have my christmas break now sooo I'll have time for reading !!
selinlinet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
zachlittrell's review against another edition
2.0
Dumb.
Hey, I'm fine with it being a religious allegory. But it's a dumb one at that. Maybe it's an interesting tool for Christian parents to open dialogues with their children, but what a lazy plot -- "Deep Magic," "Deeper Magic," and other such unexplained nonsense (none of which appears in The Magician's Nephew, so what's the freaking point of that book?). At least the Bible writers bothered to setup prophecies that came into play later.
I won't pretend to understand what might entertain a kid, and this book was certainly written in a time when cultural standards were different, but it feels pretty insulting to children, and girls in particular. Movie adaptations I remember nostalgically were wise to snip out the slight sexism, soapbox-y elements, and also smooth over narrative leaps. It's actually a miracle the adaptations were/are as good as they are -- this story feels like a flimsy outline to a much better one.
I wouldn't recommend reading this if you are fond of an adaption of the story. It's a quick read, but it highlights what a lazy allegory Lewis wrote. I would be constantly rolling my eyes if I was a parent reading this as a bedtime story.
Hey, I'm fine with it being a religious allegory. But it's a dumb one at that. Maybe it's an interesting tool for Christian parents to open dialogues with their children, but what a lazy plot -- "Deep Magic," "Deeper Magic," and other such unexplained nonsense (none of which appears in The Magician's Nephew, so what's the freaking point of that book?). At least the Bible writers bothered to setup prophecies that came into play later.
I won't pretend to understand what might entertain a kid, and this book was certainly written in a time when cultural standards were different, but it feels pretty insulting to children, and girls in particular. Movie adaptations I remember nostalgically were wise to snip out the slight sexism, soapbox-y elements, and also smooth over narrative leaps. It's actually a miracle the adaptations were/are as good as they are -- this story feels like a flimsy outline to a much better one.
I wouldn't recommend reading this if you are fond of an adaption of the story. It's a quick read, but it highlights what a lazy allegory Lewis wrote. I would be constantly rolling my eyes if I was a parent reading this as a bedtime story.
mponsca's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5