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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

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readingduckling's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

It's a nice book but I think the main reason, this story is still getting so much positive response is nostalgia.
But I still liked it possible also because of nostalgia.

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librarymouse's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I'm kind of mad that I'm really like CS Lewis's fiction. I read just enough of mere Christianity to know how fundamentally Lewis and I differ on our perception of the place of Christianity and religion in policing the rights of others, but I really do like this series and I agree with a lot of his critical readings of Paradise Lost. Food for thought I guess 🙃.
Initially Edmund is a terrible person and sibling, though he does get better throughout the book, Peter and Susan aren't given as much characterization as I would have liked, and I'm frustrated with how Lucy was treated by her siblings and then relegated to the sidelines during the battle. With that out of the way, I really enjoyed the Beavers, especially in how they care for the children but also bring some explanation into the story. Lewis's narration style is also very fun! I like that he will occasionally mention the previous chapter by calling it the previous chapter, and I understand why everybody liked them so much as children. The series really does just feel like childhood.

The religious parallels are definitely very prominent, and I don't think enough consideration is given to the impact having lived full lives as rulers of Narnia only to return back to a childhood during world war II would have on Lucy, Edmud, Susan, and Peter. I look forward to seeing what happens next.

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grboph's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

3.5

I tried to read this a few times as a kid but could never get past how much the White Witch scared me. I'm really glad I got to read it once I got older, though, because it's a really fun, cute, lighthearted read, if a little shallow and very heavy on the Jesus metaphors. I really liked the ending, too, and it made me want to read the others!! I'd recommend this to any kid or really any person who is looking for something light and whimsical to read.

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lizziaha's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.5

I’ll be the first to admit that my disinterest upon finishing this book is likely colored by my love of the movie (which does many things better than the book). I also dislike Lewis’s treatment of women. The actual world of Narnia is a fascinating sandbox and I wish it had been explored more in the book. I felt as though we were running past things that I wanted to stop and examine.

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argeraint's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I picked this up because I had my Narnia obsession resurface twice or thrice these past few months after several years. Also I felt like my friends didn't care about me and I don' t really trust them all that much these days so I reread this book since the Pevensies were my only friends during the time I was bullied in school. It was nice to be with them again even though it feels a bit odd since it's been at least ten years since I first met them. But it was nice nonetheless. I love them. I love this book. This is the reason I got into reading so I owe a lot to this book for giving me my favorite hobby and for giving my friends I could rely on despite being fictional.

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katenovah's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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cubbykay's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

I read this as a kid when I was Christian, and I decided to read it again as a mostly atheistic adult. I still love this book, this world, and these characters. Out of others in the trope, I would pick Narnia over Oz or Wonderland any day.

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