Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

10 reviews

abby_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

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While I enjoyed this book, it wasn't my favorite in the series. The characters were fine, the plot was decent, and the writing style was nice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Violence

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism

fragrant_stars's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

It's, erm.. definitely a product of its time. I enjoyed it, and I think I probably still would, it's just..... you really have to turn your social justice brain off for this one, in some parts, I think. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Racism, and Trafficking

Minor: Slavery, Violence, Abandonment, and War

another_dahlia's review against another edition

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, War, Violence, Sexism, Misogyny, and Child abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty

emmonsannae's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This was my favorite Narnia book growing up, and I’m thrilled that it’s held up! The characters are so multidimensional and charming, and the setting lets Lewis explore different facets of Aslan’s character. (One note: I think that to modern readers this book does feel dated at best, real-life-racism-squeezing-its-way-into-fantasy-worlds at worst. It wouldn’t prohibit me from recommending it to someone because I do think it’s mild and not ill intended, but I would recommend it with some comments beforehand.)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Racism, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, and Violence

Minor: Emotional abuse and Animal cruelty

oceanwriter's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I'm not sure why I didn't review this the first time I read it. I'm not going to do a proper review since I haven't with the rest of the series, but I'll at least put a note or two.

This is definitely my least favorite book from the Narnia series. I don't dislike it, but it is quite slow and often boring. There are parts I love, which is why I'm going with four stars (though initially I had rated it five stars... I'm not sure why). I do adore this universe and it's the first fantasy series that I've wanted to get lost in, this one just drags so much. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Slavery, and Sexism

Moderate: Violence, Child abuse, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Domestic abuse

esme_may's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

Child me barely got 50 pages into this book, and dropped it because it was boring. I gave it another try, and child me was absolutely right. Very boring, but also pretty racist 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Violence, and War

Minor: Slavery, Xenophobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexism

sarah_speaks's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, and Physical abuse

Moderate: War, Slavery, Violence, and Sexism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture

addyruth17's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Racism

Moderate: Death, War, Violence, and Slavery

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

anagabymtz08's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

THE RACISM. WHY?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Child abuse, and Sexism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Slavery, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

_mims_'s review

adventurous relaxing fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Slavery, Child abuse, Violence, and Sexism