A review by fullybookedpenguin
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

adventurous hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

 I ended up really loving this book. I read it ages ago, but since I didn't remember much, this was like a fresh read. At first, I wasn't sure, I didn't really like half our cast but by the end I saw the messaging in it all, and it was fun to see tie-ins to other Narnia books.
Characters:

I hated scenes with the Witch, Jadis. I felt anxious in all her parts, her cruelty and manipulation made me uneasy, which I guess was the whole point. Uncle Andrew was a hateful character and even Diggory grinded on my nerves with his early decisions, but I know it was purposeful, but it made the first half a little annoying to read, I won't lie.