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The Little White Horse
by Elizabeth Goudge
So sentimental and saccharine. But maybe in a good way. At least very comforting and light hearted for the times. Sentimental for me as this is one of the books my late grandma gifted to me as a kid. I hadn't read it until now, but I know Elizabeth Goudge was a favourite author of hers. This was quaint, magical, cute, and had an air of "modern fairytale" about it. Unicorns, dwarves, and lions. The sinister, black clad men hiding in the forest. So many secrets and charming hidden spaces.
The downside: overflowing with Christian sentiments and values. That was the biggest turn-off for me, it's all tied in to the religious messaging of the author. Both overt references to Christian doctrine and, like C.S. Lewis, so many the author felt the need to hide behind exciting plot points and awesome creatures to entice (or, as I see it, brainwash) children into believing.
A fun story somewhat spoiled by the religious allegory and morality judgements.
The downside: overflowing with Christian sentiments and values. That was the biggest turn-off for me, it's all tied in to the religious messaging of the author. Both overt references to Christian doctrine and, like C.S. Lewis, so many the author felt the need to hide behind exciting plot points and awesome creatures to entice (or, as I see it, brainwash) children into believing.
A fun story somewhat spoiled by the religious allegory and morality judgements.