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nerdese's review against another edition
3.0
I always got a kick of of the talking horses in the Narnia film adaptations, though do they make the most compelling protagonists on their own? I did like how much personality Bree and Hwin had — they may have been more interesting than Shasta and Aravis, actually. I'm finding these books the most enjoyable when the focus on the Pevensie kids and their divided worlds, and seeing them as ruling kings and queens of Narnia isn't as fun for me. The secret/stolen prince plot wasn't laid out in a way that made it as satisfying a conclusion as it could have been, but alas!
snarky_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
goh500900's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
hanusova_mata's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
alyssag_vx's review against another edition
3.0
Not very captivating. Had a hard time finding myself wanting to read this book. Wish I had more to say but this just slow and while it had allegories sprinkled throughout the story, I just didn’t find it captivating at all.
wesblackburn123's review against another edition
5.0
I gotta say... rereading this book as an adult I have come to realize Lewis’s descriptions of the Calormen are certainly racist, and I wish he hadn’t described them this way. Keeping this aside, I absolutely love the storyline and characters of The Horse and His Boy. In fact, I think it’s my favorite book in the Chronicles of Narnia! I love Sashta and Aravis’s adventures here with Bree and Hwin! The element here of escaping an old life to start anew, all the while being chased by a great evil is just exciting to me. I found that the parts I enjoyed as a kid I also enjoyed as an adult.. such as when Aravis escapes the palace and overhears Prince Rabidash’s plans to overtake Narnia. Love this book (minus the racism) and it will always be a treasure to me.
dizzylizzie's review against another edition
adventurous
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
nonamhf's review against another edition
4.0
I liked being back to Narnia. I liked this story but I would have preferred to read more about Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy.
swampgirlak's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
I'm not sure how far I made it through the Chronicles of Narnia as a kid. I know I read at least 3 or 4 of them, but I don't think I finished the series - and I didn't remember this one. I'm reading them in chronological order this time, which places it third, rather than fifth as it would have been in my first reading. This time through, this is my favorite story so far. A great fantastical story with beautiful descriptions and strong characters, children and horses alike.
I'm not sure how far I made it through the Chronicles of Narnia as a kid. I know I read at least 3 or 4 of them, but I don't think I finished the series - and I didn't remember this one. I'm reading them in chronological order this time, which places it third, rather than fifth as it would have been in my first reading. This time through, this is my favorite story so far. A great fantastical story with beautiful descriptions and strong characters, children and horses alike.