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maniikoi's review against another edition
5.0
Although I have seen the movie for this book, and know what is going to happen, it was still exceptionally good to read about it. It didn't bother me at all, that I knew what was going to happen before it did, it was just very well written that it kept me turning the page. The story was very fast paced! There was no waiting, at all, before we were reintroduced to the world of Narnia, by Lucy finding The Wardrobe, (built from the wood of the magic tree) that still retains enough magic to act as a portal into Narnia. Like the rings, only The Wardrobe only goes into Narnia, nowhere else.
Like in, The Magicians Nephew the grammar is very different from modern English.Some phrases tend to not make that much sense. Like the phrase, "Make it pax." I can only guess that it goes to mean, "lets make a truce," or something along those lines. This tale is a definite turn of events, and just as wile as the first book - and just as great! I shouldn't be so surprised that the universe found a way for humans to once again find their way back into Narnia. C.S.Lewis has a wonderful imagination, and an even greater writing capability. He has a way with his words, of telling a tale, that keeps you captivated, drawn to keep turning another page no matter how long you have been reading for.
I love the idea, and everything about this tale. It makes me wonder though, what ever happened to the Cabby and his wife that were made King and Queen of Narnia? And surly, all their children and grandchildren, that they must have had? And what of the human race? Since, obviously, there is no one sitting on any of the thrones, and the four children are the only humans left in Narnia. So, what happened? They aren't mentioned at all throughout the whole story.
I don't find it at all surprising that the White Witch got her powers back now that she is in another world and not in the woods of the in-between with all the pools of water. But unlike in the first book, I think her magic isn't the same. Since it seems that now she has to have a magic wand to direct her magic. Though her magic is still as cruel and harsh as ever. If I had any doubts of how cruel the White Witch Jadis could be, that was quickly dispelled when her and her minions mistreated, tortured and made fun of, and then killed Aslan. It was so very sad. It made my eyes tear up.
I truly wonder how they will ever end up back in Narnia since they can apparently no longer get back through The Wardrobe. It's sad that they left Narnia unknowingly, and most likely unwillingly, if they had a say in it; but they were drawn to the lamppost and the thicket where The Wardrobe was hidden, irresistibly so. Odd, that they don't remember their past life before they came into Narnia. I can't wait to read in the next book of how they will manage to get back!
Like in, The Magicians Nephew the grammar is very different from modern English.Some phrases tend to not make that much sense. Like the phrase, "Make it pax." I can only guess that it goes to mean, "lets make a truce," or something along those lines. This tale is a definite turn of events, and just as wile as the first book - and just as great! I shouldn't be so surprised that the universe found a way for humans to once again find their way back into Narnia. C.S.Lewis has a wonderful imagination, and an even greater writing capability. He has a way with his words, of telling a tale, that keeps you captivated, drawn to keep turning another page no matter how long you have been reading for.
I love the idea, and everything about this tale. It makes me wonder though, what ever happened to the Cabby and his wife that were made King and Queen of Narnia? And surly, all their children and grandchildren, that they must have had? And what of the human race? Since, obviously, there is no one sitting on any of the thrones, and the four children are the only humans left in Narnia. So, what happened? They aren't mentioned at all throughout the whole story.
I don't find it at all surprising that the White Witch got her powers back now that she is in another world and not in the woods of the in-between with all the pools of water. But unlike in the first book, I think her magic isn't the same. Since it seems that now she has to have a magic wand to direct her magic. Though her magic is still as cruel and harsh as ever. If I had any doubts of how cruel the White Witch Jadis could be, that was quickly dispelled when her and her minions mistreated, tortured and made fun of, and then killed Aslan. It was so very sad. It made my eyes tear up.
I truly wonder how they will ever end up back in Narnia since they can apparently no longer get back through The Wardrobe. It's sad that they left Narnia unknowingly, and most likely unwillingly, if they had a say in it; but they were drawn to the lamppost and the thicket where The Wardrobe was hidden, irresistibly so. Odd, that they don't remember their past life before they came into Narnia. I can't wait to read in the next book of how they will manage to get back!
lomili's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
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
5.0
lclarke615's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Nejhorší je, když si vezmete Narnii na bazén. Máte ji hned přečtenou a co pak. :D
Skoro jsem zapomněla, jak se mi první díl líbil. Postavy byly občas trochu zvláštní, ale právě to dělá Narnii tak kouzelnou... :)
Skoro jsem zapomněla, jak se mi první díl líbil. Postavy byly občas trochu zvláštní, ale právě to dělá Narnii tak kouzelnou... :)
fallonheartss's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
paigelayne's review against another edition
3.5
Like fine. Makes sense for its time. Read to see how it compares to the movies
meggie82461's review against another edition
4.0
Read this with my kid- as an adult, one definitely picks up on more. Watching the movie after was fun, too. It’s a solid story, but I still think schools could update their reading list.
theophaniaaa_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
0suicidal0's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I hated the writing style
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
mjohnston's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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