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The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

ols_dove's review against another edition

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2.0

Enjoyed this book as a kid,
But, as an adult, I read it again anew,
And, as much as I love Narnia,
The book’s issues draw its feathers down to two.

cathik's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

joanna1905's review against another edition

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2.0

While I'm certain a younger reader would adore this book, it doesn't compare to 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' or even 'The Magicians Nephew'.

However, the presence of talking animals provided some comic relief, and the reveal that Aslan was the one assisting the two children on their journey was quite the surprise.

bookscholarrae's review against another edition

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eleanor .5/1

cedric_callnight's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

eduardxxo_'s review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.5

This book had such a good story in it, the characters really added up to the book, I'm reading the series in chronological order I def recommend reading it that way if you've watched the movies overall great book

lorydory's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

madiganinwonderland's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm glad to be done with this book. It wasn't bad. Just... Well, I don't see the point of its relevance to all of Narnia's story as a whole.at least not yet. I don't have much to say about this book. It was kind of boring. There aren't many parts in this book that make me want to remember it in excitement. mostly just born walking/Riding scenes.I always love reading about Aslan if and when he appears. And it was a little interesting hearing of Peter and the kids from A perspective when they're older.
I, at some point, but this book was going to explain the very beginning of what happens right at the end of book 2. that is the background, sort of, to the beginning of book 4 (I tried to word that without spoilers). but it didn't. Anyway, moving right along to book 4 - Prince Caspian.

mooonyaa's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

zucaritas101's review against another edition

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4.0

A lesser known (at least that I am aware) of the Narnia books. I found this one delightful. The characters were not deep but they were likable and the action was a page turner! I loved when Aslan showed up and the lessons he taught to Shasta and Aravis. I love how these books are strung together by Narnia more than by characters. I am excited to read more.