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Брий и неговото момче by C.S. Lewis

ashleeofthemoon's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

uncannyem's review against another edition

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2.0

Aslan-the-allegory-of-Jesus does mean things "for their own good", girl escapes forced marriage, slave-boy finds out he's really a Prince, pretentious talking horse learns a lesson. Edmund, Susan and Lucy were there.

_dosia_'s review against another edition

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2.0

This was my least favorite as a kid and still is as an adult.

I think even for the 1940s creating an fantasy land based on what Westerners believed the Middle East to be at the time is lazy and ages poorly. The racism is pretty overt and tiring to read about, and although it was nice to briefly visit our old friends like Edmund and Mr Tumnus I HATE the character assassination of Susan (which continues in The Last Battle and is rooted in good ol' misogyny).

Shasta and Aravis are just Eustace and Jill re-packaged, Bree and Hwin don't add much to the story, and the journey feels a bit tedious. Although the final battle is entertaining enough (and definitely bloodier than previous ones) it just felt a bit uncomfortable and uninspired overall and although I can take a step back and appreciate this was written by a white man of a different era, this particular story kind of left a bad taste in my mouth.

stinadpena's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

irhamfachli's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

abbles_lynch's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

jbs1823's review against another edition

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5.0

I enjoyed this just as much as the previous two. I love how Aslan is working things for good, unbeknownst to those involved at the time.

ellipher's review against another edition

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2.0

Continuing my Narniathon, I didn’t enjoy this book as much. Loved the talking horses but I didn’t think you’d get many battles and death in children’s books nowadays. I could also see that Shasta was the lost twin a mile off but that could be more of a trope these days. Also agree that the depiction of the Calormenes does seem a bit questionable as they’re not as “sophisticated”. It’s funny to come across the four siblings from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Aslan, which is what I wanted, but they’re such bit parts that you don’t really connect with them. On to the next!

kkdelrey's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

jamiecain's review against another edition

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2.0

I dropped off reading Narnia past The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, so it's fascinating to read them now. While the story is pretty engaging and I'm a big fan of Bree, the vain talking horse, the Orientalism is overpowering here. I can see why it's often skipped over in adaptations.