Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

5 reviews

librarymouse's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

I'm mad at how much I like this book! It's a genuinely very enjoyable read! Reading this in association with Paradise Lost created a reading experience full of fun easter eggs.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Chronic illness, Misogyny, and Animal cruelty

gandalf_a's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Minor: Death, Chronic illness, Grief, and Alcohol

eule's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Short, easy and lovable book that is the literary definition of escaping into another world. I‘ve watched the movies beforehand which started pretty pleasantly but became kinda dull in the end (the third one with the ship). On the contrary, I am pleasantly surprised by the prelude of this series. This book was especially helpful to understand the world building and cute little details like the lantern and the wardrobe. Furthermore, I adore the little drawings inside to illustrate the story. All in all, this book is simply written for it’s a children’s book/series (it lacks some kind of character and plot depth), yet highly enjoyable. I am looking forward to read the following books and again escape into this magical world called Narnia. 

Ps: thank you to my lovely friend Paula for lending me her boxed set of the Chronicles of Narnia <3

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Chronic illness

soph22's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Grief, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, and Violence

esme_may's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

I can't believe CS Lewis plagiarised the actual Bible

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness

Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture

Minor: Death, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexism