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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
I wish I had read this when I was younger, I would have loved this series. Now, I feel too old to read them, but this first book in the series is pretty entertaining.
I like some of the magic of the stories, but I also have a lot of problems with some of the things that happen and themes. Perhaps if I had been younger I would have enjoyed it more.
I would have liked them better if they tied together somehow. Most of the books in the series were disconnected. The ones I liked best were the ones with the most symbolism--the first two.
I read the first book in the third grade for school, and loved it. I was given the boxed set for my birthday or christmas later that year.
This series is one that is absolute magic when you are a child, but going back to as an adult is never really the same. I reread some a few years ago and was shocked at how much my childs mind had filled in way back then. I actually think that this is part of the magic of Lewis' story - that believing in the reality of Narnia is something you must come to AS a child.
This was the first time I remember realizing that words could mean more than just what they said literally. I was 8 and the Christian imagery in the story hit me very hard. This surprises me now, knowing first hand how hard it is to teach symbolism to children.
The symbolism didn't bother me then, though we were not really church goers. I simply accepted its presence as part of the story. It doesn't really bother me now, but it does now somewhat color my feelings about the stories.
This series is one that is absolute magic when you are a child, but going back to as an adult is never really the same. I reread some a few years ago and was shocked at how much my childs mind had filled in way back then. I actually think that this is part of the magic of Lewis' story - that believing in the reality of Narnia is something you must come to AS a child.
This was the first time I remember realizing that words could mean more than just what they said literally. I was 8 and the Christian imagery in the story hit me very hard. This surprises me now, knowing first hand how hard it is to teach symbolism to children.
The symbolism didn't bother me then, though we were not really church goers. I simply accepted its presence as part of the story. It doesn't really bother me now, but it does now somewhat color my feelings about the stories.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Good kids books, quick reads, not my thing
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Magician's Nephew - 4.5/5
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - 5/5
The Horse and his Boy - 3.75/5
Prince Caspian - 4/5
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 3.75/5
The Silver Chair - 3.25/5
The Last Battle - 4.25/5
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - 5/5
The Horse and his Boy - 3.75/5
Prince Caspian - 4/5
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 3.75/5
The Silver Chair - 3.25/5
The Last Battle - 4.25/5
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated