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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Nostálgico, rápido y entretenido. Nada más que añadir <3
This was one of the books I watched the movie of before reading it, when I was young. I must say that both those were amazing.
The story is about four siblings who vacated from London for the air raids. They went to an old professor's house where Lucy, the main character of the story, discovers the land of eternal winter, ruled by a witch, 'Narnia'.
When she returns to tell of her adventure the others don't believe her but later her brothers and sister go to hide in the wardrobe,they find themselves in Narnia, and in a position where they have to fight yet another war to free the waiting land.
The story is about four siblings who vacated from London for the air raids. They went to an old professor's house where Lucy, the main character of the story, discovers the land of eternal winter, ruled by a witch, 'Narnia'.
When she returns to tell of her adventure the others don't believe her but later her brothers and sister go to hide in the wardrobe,they find themselves in Narnia, and in a position where they have to fight yet another war to free the waiting land.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loathed this book as a child but thought I'd give this fantasy classic another chan--
Nope. C.S. Lewis' condescending tone, ham-fisted allegory, and paper-thin characters still grate on my nerves. Knowing the sexism is rooted in gender norms from another time and place does not make this children's book palatable or relevant; I still remember reading this in Grade Four and feeling a deep sense of betrayal and disenchantment at Santa Claus' glib misogyny. No thank you.
I do appreciate C.S. Lewis' passion for myth and fables on this re-read, however. Of course "Fenris Ulf" is working for the half-giantess White Witch; that's in line with Norse tales. Evoking the faun and Bacchus alludes to the uncertainty and potential danger that Lucy's first visit Narnia poses; such stories rarely end well for the human characters. Sometimes the mass incorporation of mythical flora and fauna feels like the kitchen sink, but it's clear that the author loves everything in that sink.
Edmund's redemption arc, and the reference to how he started to go "all wrong" at boarding school, also takes on a darker connotation after learning about the author's own traumatic experiences. As a child, I assumed the C.S. Lewis disliked the idea of children getting a formal education: "What do they teach them at these schools?" But now I wonder if it isn't something a bit more complicated than that.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is also full of moments that are undeniably iconic - the liminality of the lamp-post, C.S. Lewis' brief but empathetic exploration of the quiet that follows total grief, and Aslan's jubilant romp with the girls after the worst has passed. Those are transcendent moments - full of grace, wonder, and awe. More of that search for the numinous and less self-righteous diatribes in the guise of children's literature, and maybe I too would feel goodwill towards Narnia.
Nope. C.S. Lewis' condescending tone, ham-fisted allegory, and paper-thin characters still grate on my nerves. Knowing the sexism is rooted in gender norms from another time and place does not make this children's book palatable or relevant; I still remember reading this in Grade Four and feeling a deep sense of betrayal and disenchantment at Santa Claus' glib misogyny. No thank you.
I do appreciate C.S. Lewis' passion for myth and fables on this re-read, however. Of course "Fenris Ulf" is working for the half-giantess White Witch; that's in line with Norse tales. Evoking the faun and Bacchus alludes to the uncertainty and potential danger that Lucy's first visit Narnia poses; such stories rarely end well for the human characters. Sometimes the mass incorporation of mythical flora and fauna feels like the kitchen sink, but it's clear that the author loves everything in that sink.
Edmund's redemption arc, and the reference to how he started to go "all wrong" at boarding school, also takes on a darker connotation after learning about the author's own traumatic experiences. As a child, I assumed the C.S. Lewis disliked the idea of children getting a formal education: "What do they teach them at these schools?" But now I wonder if it isn't something a bit more complicated than that.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is also full of moments that are undeniably iconic - the liminality of the lamp-post, C.S. Lewis' brief but empathetic exploration of the quiet that follows total grief, and Aslan's jubilant romp with the girls after the worst has passed. Those are transcendent moments - full of grace, wonder, and awe. More of that search for the numinous and less self-righteous diatribes in the guise of children's literature, and maybe I too would feel goodwill towards Narnia.
did not read this as a child. must have been living under a rock because i had no idea that it was going to be full christian symbolism. was extremely confused when santa showed up
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In the Magicians Nephew, the white witch, before she officially becomes the white witch, is described as being one of the most beautiful people that a character has seen. Now that she is the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, she is still attractive but in a deceitful way.
The way Aslan is described in this book is terrible and good at the same time. I love the quote about how he's not safe but he's good.
All of that to say that this book is a wonderful tale of desire, deliverance, and goodness. Aslan as the Christ character paints him as someone who is both powerful but at the same time gentle. This is my second time through this book. I can't wait to read through it again next year around this time.
The way Aslan is described in this book is terrible and good at the same time. I love the quote about how he's not safe but he's good.
All of that to say that this book is a wonderful tale of desire, deliverance, and goodness. Aslan as the Christ character paints him as someone who is both powerful but at the same time gentle. This is my second time through this book. I can't wait to read through it again next year around this time.
the religious symbolism is sooo blatant that it’s too much. wish it wasn’t as obvious but i do have to keep in mind that i’m an adult reading a children’s series yada yada. cozy tho! if it was winter i would rewatch the movie today. i’m excited to move on to the other stories as i actually have no idea what’s in store