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english_lady03's review against another edition
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
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
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
katypicken's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
brb_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
3.75
allibug26's review against another edition
5.0
The magic of The Chronicles of Narnia, and the magic of the real world.
amberj40's review
5.0
This book is magical. Beautiful things can come from painful circumstances. I will read this book again, and again.
harmshoney's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
this is simply my favorite book. I laughed, I cried, I grew. it's a beautiful mix of tropes & themes: family, friendship, romance, dark academia, hopeful, emotional, spiritual. the personal growth in this story is so inspiring, & I underlined & highlighted so many beautiful moments. I love that each character is so uniquely *them*. you really get to know them & see them change too. I am looking forward to reading this many times in the future ✨
Content Warnings
Minor: War