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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
I purchased the complete set for my daughter and figured I should read them all as well so we can discuss. Two of these were re-reads, but most I had never read. It is a great set of books for children, I hope she enjoys them as much as I did.
I remember enjoying this series, and also the Disney movies. But I read this a long time ago, so I might reread it sometime.
The Magician's Nephew:
3 stars
So I read The Magician's Nephew before any of the others and I liked it! (2016)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
3 stars
I liked: the storytelling and the story. It's also pretty cosy!
I disliked: the gender roles enforced in the novel and the (to be expected) lack of nuance with good and evil... (March 2021)
The Horse and His Boy:
2.5 stars -audiobook
I liked: the plot was interesting. Cool characters and I was happy to see Edmund, Susan and Lucy in this one. I didn't realize we'd see Aslan in this book so that was a pleasant surprise! I didn't hate the didactic (moral instruction) aspects of this book.
I disliked: Villainizing the "Other" (in post-colonial studies this is usually the east being contrasted with the west). This really sucked and was a major reason why I didn't want to read this book. So problematic. Thankfully I was listening to the audiobook so it went by quickly. (July 2022)
Prince Caspian:
3 stars -audiobook
I liked: This story was pretty good! I thought the plot was great! I watched the movie as a child, so there are some aspects I wish were in the book that appear in the movie and vice versa, but I was pleasantly surprised most of the time.
I disliked: It was sometimes slow and Lewis dragged on with the descriptions. This could sometimes be cozy and other times it was too much. And some good ol' sexism.
The neutral: Lewis really brought in the religious parallels in this one lol. (August 2022)
3 stars
So I read The Magician's Nephew before any of the others and I liked it! (2016)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
3 stars
I liked: the storytelling and the story. It's also pretty cosy!
I disliked: the gender roles enforced in the novel and the (to be expected) lack of nuance with good and evil... (March 2021)
The Horse and His Boy:
2.5 stars -audiobook
I liked: the plot was interesting. Cool characters and I was happy to see Edmund, Susan and Lucy in this one. I didn't realize we'd see Aslan in this book so that was a pleasant surprise! I didn't hate the didactic (moral instruction) aspects of this book.
I disliked: Villainizing the "Other" (in post-colonial studies this is usually the east being contrasted with the west). This really sucked and was a major reason why I didn't want to read this book. So problematic. Thankfully I was listening to the audiobook so it went by quickly. (July 2022)
Prince Caspian:
3 stars -audiobook
I liked: This story was pretty good! I thought the plot was great! I watched the movie as a child, so there are some aspects I wish were in the book that appear in the movie and vice versa, but I was pleasantly surprised most of the time.
I disliked: It was sometimes slow and Lewis dragged on with the descriptions. This could sometimes be cozy and other times it was too much. And some good ol' sexism.
The neutral: Lewis really brought in the religious parallels in this one lol. (August 2022)
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
Okay racist fantasy and mysog Santa Claus
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Was fucking long. And slightly crazy. But really good for anyone who has daydreamed about going to Narnia since they were a kid :)
I bought this book used at a thrift store and I love it! It is so convenient to have all seven books in one place. I love Lewis's stories and the world he created in his books. His biblical allusions are present but do not scream in your face of religion. I would recommend these books to almost anyone. :)