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laura_corsi's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the one I was craving over Christmas and could not find. It is a window into another time, that might as well be another world, so different from our own time where things always feel so confusing and depressing. In this time, hope wins out even in the face of struggle and despair. On every page there are so many passages to underline--that ring with truth and sentiment. I cried in both joy and sorrow. Ms. Callahan has given us a beautiful, beautiful book.
jjpelky's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
shannon_booklady77's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A beautiful story about the quest for more. As a long time lover of The Chronicles of Narnia, this is a fantastic companion for older/adult readers.
babutle5's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
english_lady03's review
5.0
I cried. I'm a cover sucker and will just go for anything related to C.S.Lewis, but I did not expect this book to move me to tears.
A wonderful book about the power of story and the imagination to help is deal with life, come to terms with death and and accept faith and love. The afterword by Douglas Gresham (Lewis stepson) was the icing on the proverbial cake.
I will be giving this a re-read soon because it is not just a Christmas book.
A wonderful book about the power of story and the imagination to help is deal with life, come to terms with death and and accept faith and love. The afterword by Douglas Gresham (Lewis stepson) was the icing on the proverbial cake.
I will be giving this a re-read soon because it is not just a Christmas book.
jansbookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
For some reason I just don’t get completely immersed in Ms Callaghan’s books that I’ve read. Both I’ve read are about C S Lewis which interests me - but both were a little disappointing. Most people really like them though.
marc's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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