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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, #2)
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bookshelves: 3rd-person-pov, adventure, classics, fantasy, hardcover, magic, multiple-pov, 20th-century
Jun 27, 2023
bookshelves: 3rd-person-pov, adventure, classics, fantasy, hardcover, magic, multiple-pov, 20th-century
|| 4.5 stars ||
Oh this is such a gorgeous and charming story! It’s an almost perfect children’s fairy tale filled with wonder and magic!
The writing is so pleasant and pretty. The descriptions of the land of Narnia and its inhabitants are simply stunning, and their adventures completely hook you from start to finish.
The characters are just lovely as well: Peter is brave and fair, Susan is kind and humble, and Lucy is adorable and precious.
The odd one out is Edmund who can’t be described as anything other than an annoying little brat. He has a very interesting character arc, though, and his actions were quite realistic for a troubled little boy who’s also very jealous of his siblings.
'The Chronicles of Narnia':
1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 4.5 stars
2. Prince Caspian - 3.5 stars
Oh this is such a gorgeous and charming story! It’s an almost perfect children’s fairy tale filled with wonder and magic!
The writing is so pleasant and pretty. The descriptions of the land of Narnia and its inhabitants are simply stunning, and their adventures completely hook you from start to finish.
The characters are just lovely as well: Peter is brave and fair, Susan is kind and humble, and Lucy is adorable and precious.
The odd one out is Edmund who can’t be described as anything other than an annoying little brat. He has a very interesting character arc, though, and his actions were quite realistic for a troubled little boy who’s also very jealous of his siblings.
'The Chronicles of Narnia':
1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 4.5 stars
2. Prince Caspian - 3.5 stars
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June 27, 2023
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adventure
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3rd-person-pov
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multiple-pov
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magic
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hardcover
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fantasy
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classics
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20th-century
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Jun 27, 2023 11:15AM
ooh i remember this being a childhood fav of mine! i also didn't particularly like edmund though, he was very... well, too vindictive for my taste. 😂 glad you enjoyed it so much, imme! <3
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@lila � Edmund was such a little shit💀🤣 but it made for an entertaining story, and I think his character is very interesting for a children’s book! ;)
im soooo happy you loved this great review as always and OMG iv never read this but iv watched the movies but i love them the whole concept and plot is to die for 💜💜💜
@Zainab � thank youuu💗💗 I’ve watched the movies before, but the book was a thousand times better! And you’re rightt; the concept and plot really are so perfect <333
I love the movie and now l'll read the book too!! Fantastic review, Imme💖
@Deeksha � ahh have funn!!🥰 I hope you’ll love the book just as much (if not more😉)
This series brings back nostalgia but the later books are so preachy
@Mai � oh noo, really??🙁 that’s such a shame :(
Oh yeah, Susan gets slutshamed in the last one for wearing lipstick
@Mai � Urghh, what the hell🙄 I already saw some hints of sexism in this one, but it was minor enough not to bother me…�
That's pretty prevalent throughout the series
I liked it too as a kid 💙 (but Mai is right� )
I love your reviewwwww!!! I want to read this so muuuuch to feel the adventuures and the way you described it intensified my feelings about this serieees!!! I havent read the books but i remember loving the movieeees i should read theem!!!
Narnia is one of my favorite childhood movies💖 the books must be really good, I can’t wait to start them! Amazing review as always, sweetheart🥰
@Dab � sometimes things can loose their shine when you read them as an adult rather than a kid� I’m glad it wasn’t a problem (not a really big one anyway) in this book, but now I’m not sure if I want to continue with the others if the sexism becomes more of an issue later on�
@Aliki � awww thank you!! It really was so lovely! It was very obviously written for children, but that only added to the charm for me!❤️
@giuliana � ahhh I’m pretty sure you’ll love the book then, because it was (imo) already soo much better than the movies!😉
Caspian is good. And maybe the one that comes after. But once two of the kids "age out" of Narnia you begin to see the judgmental tones.
@Mai � ahh okay that’s very good to know!! thank you for the heads up🩵🩵
I am glad to see you liked this! I enjoyed the entire series, even though I read it as an adult
@Joshua � Yess I still loved it too! I think that although they’re obviously children’s books, the charm and magic behind them is ageless❤️
Lovely review, Imme! I should reread it sometime, I don't recall that much anymore. :)
@Marquise � Ah you should! <3 It really is such a charming story🩵
I really, really need to read this book at some point!
@Dann � I hope you’ll find this just as enchanting as I did when you do🩷
@Athanasia � Thankss🥰🥰
@Cara � Thank youuu, gorgeouss <333
OMGooshness! I was obsessed with this series for so long!!
@Southern Lady � It was such a big part of so many childhoods❤️❤️
Awesome! Will have to get on board this series someday. I remember watching the first movie and all the hype this series had back in the day. Glad to know it merits your seal of approval :). Cute review Imme!
@Federico � It’s just one of those books that feel so warm, you know? It’s obviously for children but that made it even more endearing somehow ;)
I read this so many times when I was younger - haven't in a long time, but glad to see you loved it! Excellent review 💜
@A Mac � This is truly one of best children’s books out there💙 Thank you😘
