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7.7k reviews for:

The Magician's Nephew

C.S. Lewis

3.89 AVERAGE

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Magicians Nephew – I started this book and finished it on the 1/01/2016, this is the first book in my The Chronicles of Narnia box set. I Love this book, this book had adventure, magic, mystery, family. This book is the start of Narnia and how it came to be. I love this classic book and I feel it would be great for children for any age and anyone who loves childhood fantasy. 5/5
adventurous hopeful relaxing fast-paced

Aslan crying for Diggory:(
lighthearted 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: No
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

It was interesting to read how narnia came about but def was very thrown in face religious lol wouldve been more nice if was subtle but cant wait to read other books. Loved the movies so hoping love books too

I am just not here for the Digory redemption arc he should have been left with nothing while Polly gets a present.
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark medium-paced
adventurous reflective 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

I’m reading the series in chronological order, apparently, and having known Narnia, I enjoyed reading about its creation. This has an interesting perspective as it’s like the story is being told to you by a third-party at times. There is certainly a very strong religious overtone throughout the book, but you are able to separate it and focus on the fantasy instead. Regardless, this is quirky and fun with moral lessons threaded throughout and magical world building. I’m looking forward to seeing if/how these characters relate in the rest of the series.