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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
This book seemed like more of a traditional fairy tale than any of the others, which made it seem a little younger but I enjoyed it. I love Jill and I love how much Eustace has evolved since the last book. But mostly I love Puddleglum because he's a sourpuss.
I really enjoyed this one! The adventure was fun and a bit thrilling. I really liked the new characters that were introduced. I'm extra excited now for the last book!
4.5 Stars
4.5 Stars
Highlight of the book for me was the subtle dig at parliament at the end of the book. Caught me so off guard I burst out laughing.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is by far the strangest and most courtly of the seven but perhaps Jack can Chill Out about schools and whatnot
Every time I read it, Puddleglum becomes more and more important to me as a character who is steadfast in his faith, in spite of the fact that he is mostly sure Aslan wants him to die.
Every time I read it, Puddleglum becomes more and more important to me as a character who is steadfast in his faith, in spite of the fact that he is mostly sure Aslan wants him to die.
adventurous
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:
N/A
I think it's very fascinating to see that this story was so different for me. I liked the Pevensies so much that I hated them to not be here. I was even very happy when Peter got mentioned as the High King. Damn why do I miss them so much.
It was such a weird story to read because you've got to stories with Caspian and just like Eustace says. The time in Narnia goes so much faster so that Caspian is an old king and dies.. it even hurt me a bit.
Then the weird thing with him coming back to life.. I didn't get it at all and I don't even know if I like it.
Would be very difficult what Eustace did.. push the torn in Aslan his pawn.
Anyway to continue with the rest. I don't know yet if I like Jill. She reminds me a bit of Susan and Lucy as combination. But not good enough tho. Just like Eustace I don't like him that much either. So if you have this problem, the other stories of Narnia than are a bit ruined. Still I'm going to read them and hopefully I will like the characters better.
The best thing is still the writing style Lewis did. With his notes between the story (I'll tell you another time: about the story of The Horse and his boy.) That's the really funny thing.
Also I wondered why Lewis called the kid of Caspian the tenth.. Rillian.. why not again Caspian because it seems like Caspian his anchester did that.. or would that be to confussing for the little readers? Than I get it.
It was such a weird story to read because you've got to stories with Caspian and just like Eustace says. The time in Narnia goes so much faster so that Caspian is an old king and dies.. it even hurt me a bit.
Then the weird thing with him coming back to life.. I didn't get it at all and I don't even know if I like it.
Would be very difficult what Eustace did.. push the torn in Aslan his pawn.
Anyway to continue with the rest. I don't know yet if I like Jill. She reminds me a bit of Susan and Lucy as combination. But not good enough tho. Just like Eustace I don't like him that much either. So if you have this problem, the other stories of Narnia than are a bit ruined. Still I'm going to read them and hopefully I will like the characters better.
The best thing is still the writing style Lewis did. With his notes between the story (I'll tell you another time: about the story of The Horse and his boy.) That's the really funny thing.
Also I wondered why Lewis called the kid of Caspian the tenth.. Rillian.. why not again Caspian because it seems like Caspian his anchester did that.. or would that be to confussing for the little readers? Than I get it.
Set somewhere around a year after the events of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Eustace Scrubb remains much better off for having had the experience. Back at the fairly dreadful school he’s attending in the real world, he encounters a crying classmate named Jill. In attempting to lift her spirits, he tells her about Narnia. And when bullying classmates come after her, he tries to help her flee. In the middle of their hiding efforts, they open a door and slip not away from their school, but into Narnia. There, a peculiar adventure awaits.
Narnia is again in peril. King Caspian is nearing the end of his life, and his sole heir son has long been missing. Together with their comically dreary guide, Puddleglum, Eustace and Jill must set off on a quest to retrieve Prince Rilian. But only Jill received clear instructions from Aslan himself. And the harshness of their journey threatens to make her miss the signs she was so carefully taught to look for.
“Suppose... suppose we have only dreamed and made up these things like sun, sky, stars, and moon, and Aslan himself. In that case, it seems to me that the made-up things are a good deal better than the real ones. And if this black pits of a kingdom is the best you can make, then it's a poor world. And we four can make a dream world to lick your real one hollow.”
Well-paced, rich in vocabulary, and rife with vivid imagery. Charming as ever, Mr. Lewis!
I appreciated that there are a few invaluable message elements underlying the story itself. Concepts like, “Looks can be deceiving.” And how dangerously tempting it can be to believe what we wish to believe—particularly when we are weary. Potentially thought-provoking for young and older readers alike.
While not my absolute favorite of the 7-book series, still a solidly enjoyable installment. (And so good to see that Eustace’s character development held over from the previous book.)
Narnia is again in peril. King Caspian is nearing the end of his life, and his sole heir son has long been missing. Together with their comically dreary guide, Puddleglum, Eustace and Jill must set off on a quest to retrieve Prince Rilian. But only Jill received clear instructions from Aslan himself. And the harshness of their journey threatens to make her miss the signs she was so carefully taught to look for.
“Suppose... suppose we have only dreamed and made up these things like sun, sky, stars, and moon, and Aslan himself. In that case, it seems to me that the made-up things are a good deal better than the real ones. And if this black pits of a kingdom is the best you can make, then it's a poor world. And we four can make a dream world to lick your real one hollow.”
Well-paced, rich in vocabulary, and rife with vivid imagery. Charming as ever, Mr. Lewis!
I appreciated that there are a few invaluable message elements underlying the story itself. Concepts like, “Looks can be deceiving.” And how dangerously tempting it can be to believe what we wish to believe—particularly when we are weary. Potentially thought-provoking for young and older readers alike.
While not my absolute favorite of the 7-book series, still a solidly enjoyable installment. (And so good to see that Eustace’s character development held over from the previous book.)
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
