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Though I do believe this to be the weakest of the series (from what I can remember, anyway), I found a lot of new appreciation for this story. The Shakespearean plot fits quit snuggly into the world of Narnia, and it is an interesting perspective during the Golden Age area that is glossed over in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

I do believe that the depictions of the Talmarian people are not so great, though. It does feel as though they were drawn from a real people group and then made to be cartoony and demeaning. I do not appreciate that depiction.

I also believe that the more political elements of the plot can make the pacing drag a bit in the middle parts of the book. We lose sight of characters for a moment only for them to come back in with a neat bow as to where they were and what they did many times. Nothing wrong with this style of storytelling, but it reads a bit slowly.

Otherwise, I am glad I reread this story. It is better than I remember it being.

cassiemmw's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

revraimi's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

baeyle's review against another edition

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kinda racist

bark's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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