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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
This one felt like a bite-sized epic with lots of adventure and intrigue! Overall I enjoyed the plot, but I do have some conflicting feelings on the way C.S. Lewis chose to portray the Calormen. I’ve seen some debate in other reviews on this topic and definitely think I would need to spend more time digging into other perspectives and commentary from the author (if it exists) to determine the intention behind that choice especially in the context of when this book was written.
Sadly, the most overtly racist in the series, with it's depictions of the Caloromenes as evil dark-faced Muslims (in essence). It is a fact that has to be overlooked (not necessarily excused) in order to get the beauty of the adventure story and, once again, Aslan's intervening on behalf of the ones in need of salvation.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Not the best in the series so far, but still pretty good in its own right.
this was kinda boring and uuuuh racist so this one is a no from me
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is definitely my least favourite in the series. I’m sorry but I genuinely just didn’t care for any of the characters and the plot lacked interest. It was like every time I tried to get into it, I got tired or bored. It was nice to see some cameos from the Pevensies but that was really the only somewhat enjoyable part of this book.
Just finished The Horse and his Boy. I gotta say didn't really enjoy this one AT ALL. I didn't like any of the characters apart from one. They seemed flat, and everyone was so condescending to everyone else that it became tedious and unpleasant to read.
A fine enough work, not as boring as the worst in the series, but also not the most memorable.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
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:
Complicated