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wachewl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.75
cait_readsxox's review against another edition
4.0
This is my second favourite in the series so far. It was set at sea and the adventures that took place were so magical and amazing to read! Also I stand Reepicheek, he is iconic!
reading_is_my_hobby's review against another edition
4.0
#thevoyageofthedawntreader by #cslewis has one of my favorite #aslan quotes: “courage, dear heart.” Just when all hope seems lost, these are words he speaks to Lucy.
jerrim1100's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emilynied's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
3.5
The classic series continues, this time without Peter and Susan (crying btw). Edmund and Lucy do a good job of carrying the book, especially with the return of Prince Caspian (yayy) and the new character, Eustace, is actually a really interesting choice from Lewis. Eustace is Edmund and Lucy's cousin, an annoying, know-it-all brat who makes fun of his cousin's tales of Narnia until all three are transported on The Dawn Treader. This book felt different from the past two in that rather than a bit battle to confront and a build up throughout the book, the characters encounter a series of challenges on their voyage to find Caspian's father's crew.
I really loved the ending and really started to see what I think is Lewis' themes of religion in this book more so than the others in the series. Aslan's Land as "heaven" and Aslan himself as God is a really interesting choice and it was cool to see those motifs develop throughout the story.
I really loved the ending and really started to see what I think is Lewis' themes of religion in this book more so than the others in the series. Aslan's Land as "heaven" and Aslan himself as God is a really interesting choice and it was cool to see those motifs develop throughout the story.
yohanab's review against another edition
5.0
The best book in the series. This is very engaging and I loved the time I spent following the map along the story. This was a large part of my childhood.
puddleglumtime's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
anomandrewrake's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is a fun adventure. It's light and episodic, and it prominently features the most entertaining character Lewis ever created: Reepicheep. The imagery is really great in this novel, specifically in the last two chapters. I want this book to be much better than I think it is. Unfortunately, I think the characters are less than compelling, the adventure barely motivated, and the Christian elements a little more ham-handed than I know Lewis could be.
Voyage has one of my favorite opening lines: "There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." Eustace himself is the perfect portrait of an insufferable "prig." In fact, his personality is a primary focus of the story for a while, and part of the book is even told in his own words. Then, halfway through, he gets his comeuppance, changes his ways, and fades to the background for the entirety of the novel's second half. It almost reads like Lewis got sick of writing him and decided to forget it for the rest of the story. He might as well have just been sent back to England before anyone else and the story would have turned out exactly the same way.
As I said, I adore the imagery though. Pitch me a novel by saying that it's about a journey to the edge of the world, and the far country beyond it, and I'll eat it up.
Aslan rules, Reepicheep rules, and Caspian would rule if he had any character conflict before the final chapter. Edmund and Lucy are basically faceless.
All told, this is a good book. Not the best in the Narnia series by a long shot, but good. I'm glad I read it.
Voyage has one of my favorite opening lines: "There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." Eustace himself is the perfect portrait of an insufferable "prig." In fact, his personality is a primary focus of the story for a while, and part of the book is even told in his own words. Then, halfway through, he gets his comeuppance, changes his ways, and fades to the background for the entirety of the novel's second half. It almost reads like Lewis got sick of writing him and decided to forget it for the rest of the story. He might as well have just been sent back to England before anyone else and the story would have turned out exactly the same way.
As I said, I adore the imagery though. Pitch me a novel by saying that it's about a journey to the edge of the world, and the far country beyond it, and I'll eat it up.
Aslan rules, Reepicheep rules, and Caspian would rule if he had any character conflict before the final chapter. Edmund and Lucy are basically faceless.
All told, this is a good book. Not the best in the Narnia series by a long shot, but good. I'm glad I read it.