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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
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Could you imagine a more magical world? I've watched the movie as a kid but reading the book? It's 110% better. The amazing characters - from Mr. Tumnus to the White Queen - just tie this story together. Unforgettable.
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Read by Michael York and this was a pleasure to listen to. I felt like a little kid being read to!
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If you've ever wondered which literary world would be the best to live in, wonder no longer, cause there's a to answer that!
One day, you will be old enough to start reading fairytales again.It's like C.S. Lewis was speaking to me. I never read these as a child but now that I'm in my mid-twenties, I'm feeling the urge to visit all those childhood classics I never read. And I'm so glad I did.
Peter did not feel very brave; indeed, he felt he was going to be sick. But that made no difference to what he had to do.Four siblings on a rainy day play hide-and-seek. The youngest discovers an incredible secret in the back of the old wardrobe in their uncle's house. After a fair amount of convincing, she and her three siblings set out to explore and are soon whisked into the land of Narnia.
Narnia! It's all in the wardrobe just like I told you!
Could you imagine a more magical world? I've watched the movie as a kid but reading the book? It's 110% better. The amazing characters - from Mr. Tumnus to the White Queen - just tie this story together. Unforgettable.
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Read by Michael York and this was a pleasure to listen to. I felt like a little kid being read to!
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I wish Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ would find a way to link books of the series with sets when you're comparing books... I've read the boxed set, but this one is my favorite (probably because of the ). -- Don't laugh!
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They look...interesting :P
This book is what started my love affair with logic. when the professor was explaining to the older children why they should believe Lucy. "What do they teach children in school these days?" Brilliant!
Great review! I really credit these books with starting my love for fantasy back when i was a child. Always brings back good memories:)
Jonathan wrote: "This book is what started my love affair with logic. when the professor was explaining to the older children why they should believe Lucy. "What do they teach children in school these days?" Brilli..."Omg. I really enjoyed that part! Such a good book!
Diane wrote: "Wonderful review, Miranda!"Thank you so much!
Lex wrote: "Great review! I really credit these books with starting my love for fantasy back when i was a child. Always brings back good memories:)"I never read these as a kid and i really regret that. But hey, better late than never :)
I loved the movies, so if the book is 110% better, then I'm adding them to my reading wish-list! Thanks, Miranda :)
Julia wrote: "I loved the movies, so if the book is 110% better, then I'm adding them to my reading wish-list! Thanks, Miranda :)"I really wish I would've read them sooner. The series is a bit dated and can get a bit heavy handed but it was def fun!
I absoultely adore CS Lewis. Glad you liked this. Are you planning to read the rest of the series? :)
Olivia wrote: "I absoultely adore CS Lewis. Glad you liked this. Are you planning to read the rest of the series? :)"Oh, most definitely :D
I just bought the entire series on Audiobook from amazon - it was only $30! So, I am definitely going to work my way through this one :D
Totally agree, quite some time ago I bought a set of all the books and I finished all of them within a few days. I started with the Magician's Nephew and it was magical from the very first page! :)
Christoph wrote: "Totally agree, quite some time ago I bought a set of all the books and I finished all of them within a few days. I started with the Magician's Nephew and it was magical from the very first page! :)"Oooo....That's where I'm torn. Do I go in order of release or chronological order. Choices, choices :)
My 5th grade teacher read this book aloud to us and I LOVED it. She gave each character their own voice and was very enthusiastic while reading. Then, we went to see the movie for a school field trip. And I'm pretty sure this is the book that sparked my love for fantasy, especially ones that take you to a magical place!
Pages & Paint Brushes wrote: "My 5th grade teacher read this book aloud to us and I LOVED it. She gave each character their own voice and was very enthusiastic while reading. Then, we went to see the movie for a school field tr..."Oh that must've been such a wonderful experience! I used to love being read aloud to (I guess I still do...considering I listen to audiobooks all the time!)
i love CS Leis The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe. is a amazing book . unlimited imagination I LOVE IT 5 stars plus ^_^
Vito wrote: "i love CS Leis The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe. is a amazing book . unlimited imagination I LOVE IT 5 stars plus ^_^"Woohoo :) same
Have you listened to the Focus on the Family radio drama version. Oh my gosh, it's amazing!
So nice the book is so much better than the movie ;) Fabulous review, Miranda, and glad this was an unforgettable reaad for you!! ??
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this book is fab houghvescary
You cant not love any of C S Lewis books they are all AMAZING!!!!
C.S. Lewis definitely did a great job in developing the characters. He used indirect characterization to help the readers understand the feelings and thoughts of the characters. I really enjoyed the magical parts of the story, as did you. Mr. Tumnus was by far my favorite character. He knowingly put his life in jeopardy to save Lucy¡¯s life, which is a very heroic act. Mr. Tumnus was a very creative character that was created by C.S. Lewis. The author is undoubtedly imaginative, especially when it comes to his fiction world and characters. Narnia was stuck in the winter season for most of the story and was filled with talking animals and mythical creatures. I also thought the White Witch was an amazing character. She seemed nice at first, but as the plot developed she showed her true colors. She showed that she was a horrible person with terrible plans for Narnia. Even though she was the antagonist, she was still a complex character that added a lot of meaning to the plot of the story. I really enjoyed this book and gave it five stars. Great review!
Yes..... completely unforgettable...How I adore both the Narnia books and movies! I am almost in Heaven when I read or watch those beautiful Chronicles.
I so look forward to seeing C. S. Lewis in Heaven. Truly, as he said, "We were created for another World....."
Did you know that this is an allegory for the entire Bible... I didn't. When I was a kid, that whole thing just went straight over my head. In all seriousness, this was one of the first books series that I ever loved. I think I read it (visually) when I was 6 but I listened to it on CD (remember those?) when I was 4... Focus on the Family did a fully casted, sound effected, recording of the entire series which was... phenomenal
Yes, Tucker, I actually did!Ah, I don't remember those- I have only read the books and watched the new movies.
Wow. I need to listen to the Focus on the Family series.
That sounds wonderful......?
Faith wrote: "Yes, Tucker, I actually did!Ah, I don't remember those- I have only read the books and watched the new movies.
Wow. I need to listen to the Focus on the Family series.
That sounds wonderful......?"
It is!
This is one of my favourite books! Even if you took out the biblical allegories, it¡¯s still a damn good story! Just the idea of being able to go to a different world from a mere wardrobe is a child¡¯s dream. Plus the imagination behind the world is beautiful. So glad you liked it!
Ahhh I¡¯m still awaiting my Narnia book 1 to get off hold on my eLibrary. I never read the books but I loooved the movies as a kid!
certainly one of the great books in existence, brilliantly conceived. Thanks for the review.
Lovely review Miranda. One of my favourite books too. Thank you.
I've read the series and of course, this one is my favorite probably followed by the The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Never listened to it on audio though - I bet that really brings it to life.
I loved this book and movie.
sounds cool, you made my next book.
Love your review, I¡¯m 63 I decided I better read things as well LOL
Henry wrote: "sounds cool, you made my next book."yay!
Jennifer Brown wrote: "Love your review, I¡¯m 63 I decided I better read things as well LOL"I love that! Do you have a fave one from the Narnia series?
Enderdragon555 wrote: "I loved this book and movie."It's so good :D
interesting book
i whish i could read this but you have to pay mony
