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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Of all of the Chronicles of Narnia, this is probably the one I remembered least when I started to reread them. I'm fairly certain that I only read it one time, when I originally read the series. It's unique in that the main characters are all from the Narnia (or it's surrounding countries), and characters from our world appear only briefly. The last Narnia book that I read (The Silver Chair) was so depressing, so it was fun to read a book that takes place in the golden age of Narnia. In short, I really loved it, and I can't believe I only read it once. It's definitely one of my favorites, now.
Reread, still a really great story. It was a great change of pace from the other books, and very fun to read right after it's name dropped as a legend in The Silver Chair. It does make me wonder about all the differed countries near Narnia that we don't really know much about. Where did those people come from? Are they like the Telmarine's? I also loved getting more of Lucy, Susan, and especially Edmund in this one, and seeing a bit more about what their lives as kings and queens was like.
Reread, still a really great story. It was a great change of pace from the other books, and very fun to read right after it's name dropped as a legend in The Silver Chair. It does make me wonder about all the differed countries near Narnia that we don't really know much about. Where did those people come from? Are they like the Telmarine's? I also loved getting more of Lucy, Susan, and especially Edmund in this one, and seeing a bit more about what their lives as kings and queens was like.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
This story is so fun, mostly because it’s from the perspective of young kids. I enjoyed learning more about the lands outside of Narnia. I could read whole books on the lore of the lands.
adventurous
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:
Complicated
I liked this one, but Aslan was a little heavy on the life lessons
This was such a fun little story! While I'd read it before, it had been several years, so I had forgotten a lot of the major plot points and got to relive them all again which was fun. Shasta is such an interesting character. I will note that at times the story struggled to keep my attention and it might be an even bigger struggle with younger kids, but this is a great book aside from that, with some subtle Christian undertones.
Overall, this is a fun adventure set in the world of Narnia I'd recommend for everyone 7+.
Spoiler
When Aslan told Shasta that He'd been working in his life, that was such a beautiful moment!Overall, this is a fun adventure set in the world of Narnia I'd recommend for everyone 7+.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-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:
No
Might actually be a 4,5☆ read but it was good overall
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-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
adventurous
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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:
Yes