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The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
-----Begin
Start Date : 2-5-2024
Title : The Horse and His Boy
Series : Narnia
Author : CS Lewis
Recommended by : none
Reading with : none
First Impression : 🤷🏻♀️
Format : audio - library
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Finish Date : 2-7-24
Overall : ★★★★☆
Writing : ★★★★☆
Narration : ★★★★☆
Pacing : ★★★☆☆ - I'm noticing the battles in Narnia books are very quick and in the last few minutes of the book. It's not necessarily bad, but I don't care for it, I'd like a bit more detail.
Plot : ★★★★☆ - a runaway story of a slave/lost prince from desert into greener countries.
World/Setting : ★★★★☆ - the change from the desert into greener places is very fun and hits close to home for me.
Time Period : Narnia time, feels medieval to Renaissance
Location : World of Narnia and southern counties
Focus : story
Imagery : ★★★☆☆ - fair enough for a simple, short children's book.
Characters : Shasta/Cor... Definitely a character I could really relate too. Raised in a desert, a harsh hard place to grow up with evil all around you, a 'father' who doesn't want you. Leaving your homeland behind to discover what trees are and to feel grass beneath your feet.
Aravis... Why does it seem like the majority of female characters in Narnia are all so snotty?? Also pretty fucked up of Aslan to "teach her a lesson" by slashing her back like that...
Bree... His rolling though 😭💜 do not let anyone take your rolling away from you!!
Hwin... Reminded me of Fluttershy.
Very cool seeing Susan and Edwin as grown ups!
Relationships : I suspected Shasta/Cor would marry Aravis.
Feelings Felt : interest, happiness
Favorite Character(s) : Shasta for sure. His backstory and journey is something I could really relate with.
Most memorable moment : Shasta seeing all sorts of trees for the first time. I know the feeling very well.
Last Impression : Based off of the title, I was the least excited about this book of the series, but I'd have to say it's probably my favorite so far.
Start Date : 2-5-2024
Title : The Horse and His Boy
Series : Narnia
Author : CS Lewis
Recommended by : none
Reading with : none
First Impression : 🤷🏻♀️
Format : audio - library
-----End
Finish Date : 2-7-24
Overall : ★★★★☆
Writing : ★★★★☆
Narration : ★★★★☆
Pacing : ★★★☆☆ - I'm noticing the battles in Narnia books are very quick and in the last few minutes of the book. It's not necessarily bad, but I don't care for it, I'd like a bit more detail.
Plot : ★★★★☆ - a runaway story of a slave/lost prince from desert into greener countries.
World/Setting : ★★★★☆ - the change from the desert into greener places is very fun and hits close to home for me.
Time Period : Narnia time, feels medieval to Renaissance
Location : World of Narnia and southern counties
Focus : story
Imagery : ★★★☆☆ - fair enough for a simple, short children's book.
Characters : Shasta/Cor... Definitely a character I could really relate too. Raised in a desert, a harsh hard place to grow up with evil all around you, a 'father' who doesn't want you. Leaving your homeland behind to discover what trees are and to feel grass beneath your feet.
Aravis... Why does it seem like the majority of female characters in Narnia are all so snotty?? Also pretty fucked up of Aslan to "teach her a lesson" by slashing her back like that...
Bree... His rolling though 😭💜 do not let anyone take your rolling away from you!!
Hwin... Reminded me of Fluttershy.
Very cool seeing Susan and Edwin as grown ups!
Relationships : I suspected Shasta/Cor would marry Aravis.
Feelings Felt : interest, happiness
Favorite Character(s) : Shasta for sure. His backstory and journey is something I could really relate with.
Most memorable moment : Shasta seeing all sorts of trees for the first time. I know the feeling very well.
Last Impression : Based off of the title, I was the least excited about this book of the series, but I'd have to say it's probably my favorite so far.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
---Before you read
Title : Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Author : C. S. Lewis
Recommended by : Nobody
First Impression : Wary (because I'm not sure how religious it's going to be)
Format : Audio
Finish Date : February 2, 2024
Overall : ★★★☆☆ - the movie was better
Writing : ★★★☆☆
Narration : ★★★★☆
Pacing : ★★★★☆
Plot : ★★★☆☆
World/Setting : ★★★★★
Focus : story
Imagery : ★★★★☆
Characters : I think what the movies did to give the children each a unique personality and traits was a good move. In the book I feel like they kind of all blend together, except for Edmund, who is bewitched most of the time. Mr. Tumnus was annoying as hell in the book and the Witch being so terrified of Aslan with no cool was annoying, the Beavers were more annoying, honestly, everyone was just annoying.
Feelings Felt : Irritation because a lot of the characters and scenes are more obnoxious in the book.
Favorite Character(s) : probably Mrs. Beaver because she was at least amusing
Most memorable moment : Mrs. Beaver giving the children alcohol
Last Impression : the movie was better 😂
Title : Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Author : C. S. Lewis
Recommended by : Nobody
First Impression : Wary (because I'm not sure how religious it's going to be)
Format : Audio
Finish Date : February 2, 2024
Overall : ★★★☆☆ - the movie was better
Writing : ★★★☆☆
Narration : ★★★★☆
Pacing : ★★★★☆
Plot : ★★★☆☆
World/Setting : ★★★★★
Focus : story
Imagery : ★★★★☆
Characters : I think what the movies did to give the children each a unique personality and traits was a good move. In the book I feel like they kind of all blend together, except for Edmund, who is bewitched most of the time. Mr. Tumnus was annoying as hell in the book and the Witch being so terrified of Aslan with no cool was annoying, the Beavers were more annoying, honestly, everyone was just annoying.
Feelings Felt : Irritation because a lot of the characters and scenes are more obnoxious in the book.
Favorite Character(s) : probably Mrs. Beaver because she was at least amusing
Most memorable moment : Mrs. Beaver giving the children alcohol
Last Impression : the movie was better 😂
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I should have listened to the rumors about Stephen King's writing....
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
4.0
Very good, very depressing. I had seen the moive and HAD to read the book, and I ended up falling in the love with the book more than the movie by far.
I absolutely adore Anne Rice's writing, and I look forward to finishing the series.
I absolutely adore Anne Rice's writing, and I look forward to finishing the series.
Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Volume I by Ellen Schreiber
3.0
It was a very cute graphic novel, I enjoyed it, however, like I find most manga's, it lacks a lot of detail. Just my personal oppinion.
Chosen by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
5.0
Love, love, love. This series is so amazing. By far, one of my favorites!
Betrayed by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
5.0
An amazing book to follow the first. Pure magic and wonder. This book just had me on edge so much, I finished it in a single day! I just LOVED it!
Nightmare Academy by Frank E. Peretti
3.0
Certainly a book that put my mind in a twist. I very much did enjoy it, although I'm not super fond of Christian writers, I did enjoy this book.