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saa's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
madiganinwonderland's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/4.75
let's be honest this is my favorite of the series so far. Closely followed by then the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe but definitely ahead.
it's actually a little surprising. You can tell this is C. S. Lewis' writing, but it's somehow extra magical than The 4 before it. The islands they go to are such an adventure - and for (in my opinion) middle-grade book, it has some good messages to take with you. You somehow get to know almost all of our main characters more than I have before-feeling some heartache for Lucy, irritation for Eustace, and the other's personalities more. It packed adventure in quite fully, and started to it quickly at the beginning.
this was the fastest I've read one of these books so far. I didn't get stuck like in Prince Caspian, but actually helped me get back into reading books at a quicker pace.
we met some new characters who are very interesting, and all of the islands they go to are very diverse in adventures.
I had some problems with the writing in this, and some grammar problems I usually have with this series, and some of what happens did upset me slightly- enough to be noticed- hence the lack of 5 stars. But overall I did really enjoy this book. It got me excited for the last two.
let's be honest this is my favorite of the series so far. Closely followed by then the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe but definitely ahead.
it's actually a little surprising. You can tell this is C. S. Lewis' writing, but it's somehow extra magical than The 4 before it. The islands they go to are such an adventure - and for (in my opinion) middle-grade book, it has some good messages to take with you. You somehow get to know almost all of our main characters more than I have before-feeling some heartache for Lucy, irritation
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and eventually appreciation,this was the fastest I've read one of these books so far. I didn't get stuck like in Prince Caspian, but actually helped me get back into reading books at a quicker pace.
we met some new characters who are very interesting, and all of the islands they go to are very diverse in adventures.
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that ending was awesome, yet a little heart wrenching, for the kids and even Reep and Caspian. hearing from Aslan in this book himself that The Pevensie kids will never return was so sad. And when Reep sailed over the wave, they mentioned the kids somehow knowing this is how fate would have it, & I got the sense of just knowing he was happy and Aslan's country, peaceful. yet I don't really feel like I know why he wanted so bad to go there. We only get a vague idea.I had some problems with the writing in this, and some grammar problems I usually have with this series, and some of what happens did upset me slightly- enough to be noticed- hence the lack of 5 stars. But overall I did really enjoy this book. It got me excited for the last two.
protoman21's review
4.0
Definitely one of the best Narnia books. I can't wait to see the movie for this one!
megan1002's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
2.0
agentnk_'s review
4.0
This book was and one of my favorites in the series. Of all the trips into Narnia, it's definitely the best.
Fun adventure with a little humor mixed in.
Fun adventure with a little humor mixed in.
amelia_arlene's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jana_of_the_wind's review
2.0
2,5/5 ⭐️
Well, this was kind of a let down. I really enjoyed all the other Narnia books that I‘ve read up to this point, but this one was such a let down. I just didn‘t feel the story and thought that it was kinda boring to be honest. Normally I read this series as quick reads in between but with this one, … it just took forever for me to finish it.
Well, this was kind of a let down. I really enjoyed all the other Narnia books that I‘ve read up to this point, but this one was such a let down. I just didn‘t feel the story and thought that it was kinda boring to be honest. Normally I read this series as quick reads in between but with this one, … it just took forever for me to finish it.
_carly_'s review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.5
theemolibrocubicularist's review
5.0
ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVORITES!! I wish I can give it more than 5 stars. There was definitely a lot more action and humor in this book than the others with Eustace and Reepicheep getting on each others nerves until the made up and became good friends. I loved the ending too. I cried so much for Reepicheep, the most noble of them all.