Reviews

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

apteryx_borealis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

blakelya's review against another edition

3.0

4yo was hooked. I'm new to Narnia too, so I think we'll have fun diving into this world together :)

danielkuchar3's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kayay's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

lebrunlk's review against another edition

3.0

I had a quote from this book that was nice, but I lost it. 🙃

I definitely did/would not have appreciated this story as a child, but I think it provides good set up for the next stories. It is a classic, “Adam and Eve”-type story, with temptation and the whole shebang. I probably could have just read the Bible for that, but it’s nice for kids who this type of story appeals to.

Honestly, what I find most interesting about it is that Lewis wrote this sixth, even though it is chronologically first. It was good enough, though, that I do want to continue on reading the series.

lauren_tidwelll's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted

5.0

My favorite thing about this book is how clearly it was written for children. So many moments of this book describe or refer to things in a way a child could perfectly understand, while including some moments that adults can appreciate that may go over children's heads. There are some poignant messages in the book as well that stick with you long after you finish it.

lucy_9876's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

printworld's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

all the other books I read this year will look like SHIT compared to this one

mishima's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

r00sevelt's review against another edition

5.0

I wanted to highlight the whole book. The imagery of the Jesus and the Kingdom of God makes your heart happy while reading.