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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)

C.S. Lewis

Start date: July 15, 2012

Finish date: August 31, 2012

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Feb 16, 2011 Antonia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I don't really have much to write about this book, because everyone knows the story and how magical and amazing it is. The only thing I want to point out is that I fell particularly in love with the way C.S Lewis used his writing skills when trying to create a dialogue. All the dialogues in the book were vivid and surprisingly authentic, and I felt like I was really there, sitting along with the characters and living their adventures.
4 out of 5 stars, and I recommend it to everyone. Everyone. Yo ...more

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Oct 06, 2011 DARK ROMANCE rated it did not like it

A cute enough story I suppose, but the blatant heavy handed symbolism of the whole thing really got on my nerves after a while. Most of the characters were flat and one dimensional as well.

If you like this book or series that's fine, it just didn't do it for me. ...more

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