Reviews

Chosen Ones by Alister E. McGrath

dear_prudence's review against another edition

5.0

Regardless of where the inspiration came from the book is well written, has great imagery and has quality writing. I liked the plot line (yes, I see the similarity, but I wouldn't call it "stolen", instead inspiration) but it is the individual relationships that I really like.

sarahamelias's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 stars. This book was okay. It seems a lot more Middle Grade than YA. It's also not that exciting… then end picks up some. It's VERY similar to Narnia. Siblings wisked away to a mysterious fantasy land where they have to help because someone has taken over the land. They then gather a group of people who are good and fight. The brother is even named Peter *facepalm*. The battle part of the book is also poorly done. From what I read( I skimmed the end) the battle is roughly two or three pages and after they shoot some arrows at the opposite side the bad people run away. I might(slight chance) finish the series or at least read the next book.
Cleanness: This is one of the cleanest books I have ever read. Also it is Christian fiction.

Also some if the dialogue isn't the best. "I need you to fufill a prophecy." And editing is not the best. "…when then a voice boomed into his hears." What are hears?

kathijo63's review against another edition

2.0

This was pretty much a direct copy of The Narnia Chronicles - kids entering a magic realm as the chosen ones, having to defeat the evil ruler to free the land.... It was mildly entertaining but way too similar.