The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

254 pages first pub 1954 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

An unusual friendship leads to a wild gallop north for Narnia . . . and freedom. Narnia . . . where horses talk and lions roam the desert . . . where four unlikely companions unite to save a kingdom.Just when the boy Shasta is about to be sold int...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
lighthearted 49%
hopeful 26%
funny 18%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 10%
emotional 7%
reflective 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 39%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 40% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.67

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