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sburchart's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Animal death, Violence, and War
Minor: Sexism and Racism
abby_can_read'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
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This was cute book. It was a good read/listen. The characters were good, I liked some of the new characters but I missed a lot of the side characters from the previous book. The plot was fun and predictable. The writing style was decent. I can see why this book is a classic.
This was cute book. It was a good read/listen. The characters were good, I liked some of the new characters but I missed a lot of the side characters from the previous book. The plot was fun and predictable. The writing style was decent. I can see why this book is a classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Murder
Minor: Torture and Sexism
cubbykay's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Caspian introduces some wonderful characters that are instantly loveable. The retention of character growth for Edmund is great. The plot is a little lackluster though, and Aslan's judgment in timing and self-involvement (or lack thereof) is continually questionable. At least he's consistent. Still nice to have another adventure in Narnia.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and War
clevermird's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Of the seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian probably ranks sixth for me. It's not bad, and in fact, I can't exactly pinpoint what the problem is. On paper, it takes a shorter time to get going than The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The plot is more focused than The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. But IDK, something about this one just doesn't work as well as the others for me. The biggest issue is that the story is "split" - I don't think it's much of a spoiler to say that the Pevensie children return to Narnia in the first chapter of this book. After a bit of initial blundering around, the story takes a break to fill us in on the backstory of the titular Prince Caspian, and the rest of the book brings the two storylines together and resolves them.
Overall, still the same delightful writing style, still the same lovable characters from Lion, but just not quite as tight.
Overall, still the same delightful writing style, still the same lovable characters from Lion, but just not quite as tight.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Animal death, and War
Minor: Sexism
sarah_speaks's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Animal death, Murder, Sexism, and Death
Minor: Child abuse and Torture
ollie_again's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Animal death, and Violence
Minor: War
marylinaris's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve watched the ‘Prince Caspian’ movie in middle school but trust me when I say a lot! Considering my love for that movie I’m more than surprised to say that I liked the book more. Compared to the movie I enjoyed the way Lewis told the story and the bigger role Caspian got. He gets the chance to stand on his own, prove himself to the Narnians and do it without being overshadowed by the Pevensie kids (as he should in a book that is named after him).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, War, Animal death, Misogyny, and Murder
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