Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:29 pm
Those were awesome. I don't think I ever read all of them.......most of them though.
Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:54 pm
read them all and loved them 
however, i must say, i disliked when they attempted poorly, to make them into movies. the animated one was okay i think, because i saw that when i was very young, but when they tried to make us watch it (a different version with real life actors) in school i was like pfft its a complete sham next to the books.
i liked the silver chair, the horse and his boy and the orginal, the lion the witch and the wardrobe
another huge favorite was the dawn treader, a seriously underestimated book in my opinion.
however, i must say, i disliked when they attempted poorly, to make them into movies. the animated one was okay i think, because i saw that when i was very young, but when they tried to make us watch it (a different version with real life actors) in school i was like pfft its a complete sham next to the books.
i liked the silver chair, the horse and his boy and the orginal, the lion the witch and the wardrobe
another huge favorite was the dawn treader, a seriously underestimated book in my opinion.
Sat Oct 23, 2004 2:12 pm
autechre wrote:i liked the silver chair, the horse and his boy and the orginal, the lion the witch and the wardrobe
The dawn treader rox. Best one in my opinion.
Sat Oct 30, 2004 12:10 am
The C.O.N. are some of the best books I have ever read. Unfortunately, I really don't read much at all so that isn't saying much. Anyway, I think the best one was the Magician's Nephew. I LOVED THAT BOOK!
Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:34 pm
I finally started reading them a week ago, because I'm doing a history project on C.S. Lewis. I can't believe I'd never read them before (well, I'd read LWW and MN, but that was a zillion years ago too) - I've always had the books, but never the drive to read them. Lewis was such an interesting man.. and the books are just great! I'm reading them in the order they were written in, so I'm on Prince Caspian - but that's just the second one he wrote.
Has anyone read Till We Have Faces? That's a C.S. Lewis novel. It's my favorite of his, I think.
Has anyone read Till We Have Faces? That's a C.S. Lewis novel. It's my favorite of his, I think.
Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:37 pm
I love those books I have them all and they came with their own case thingie.... such good books.
Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:47 am
Narnia, I still have the whole set in my book shelf.
Some books can be read over, and over, and over, and over, and over again, without getting too boring, this is definatly one of them.
Classic Tales...
Some books can be read over, and over, and over, and over, and over again, without getting too boring, this is definatly one of them.
Classic Tales...
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:39 am
I just started re-reading them. They are an easy read; I can read one in about 30 minutes.
My father read these to me as a child, and they spurred my love of reading and fantasy.
I personally do not see all the religious connotations that some modern parents complain about and remove the stories from thier children's reach. I must say that the same amount of religious minded parents say they love the Christian theme but hate the magic elements.
Those kids are missing out.
My father read these to me as a child, and they spurred my love of reading and fantasy.
I personally do not see all the religious connotations that some modern parents complain about and remove the stories from thier children's reach. I must say that the same amount of religious minded parents say they love the Christian theme but hate the magic elements.
Those kids are missing out.
Mon Dec 13, 2004 6:13 am
stampsyne wrote:I just started re-reading them. They are an easy read; I can read one in about 30 minutes.
My father read these to me as a child, and they spurred my love of reading and fantasy.
I personally do not see all the religious connotations that some modern parents complain about and remove the stories from thier children's reach. I must say that the same amount of religious minded parents say they love the Christian theme but hate the magic elements.
Those kids are missing out.
They certainly have religious connotations, though, and were definitely meant to have them. I imagine Lewis rolls in his grave everytime somebody tries to suggest otherwise (read this).. but of course, all literature is in the eye of the beholder, so that's beside the point. I just think it's silly to disallow your child to read what is generally accepted as classic moral literature, no matter where you stand in faith. In fact, I don't understand where some of these more 'modern' people are coming from.. I mean, it's not like the values taught by Christians are destructive to society.. but I'm kind of getting off topic here. Point being, I don't get people these days. Our world puts so much emphasis on being our own person, but no matter what their beliefs are, parents are still insistent upon dictating their children's own beliefs as well.
Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:40 am
I have my comments on some people's sentiments, but I will reserve them for another place: this is neither the proper place nor the proper time to discuss them. ANYWAY...
I, too, grew up with the Chronicles of Narnia. My father used to read them to us as bedtime stories, and would only let us read the ones they'd already finished (so we didn't get any spoilers--we were all bookworms, back then!), until they finished the seventh book. They've since collected two boxed sets of the books--and they keep disappearing! (Why? Because they're all over the house, because we're always reading them!) I did my senior thesis on C.S. Lewis (best assignment I ever got in English class that year), which gave me an excellent excuse to read this and other C.S. Lewis pieces. An interesting man, old Jack...
But anyway, fast-forward to when I moved out. I swore to myself that my household would have the Chronicles available for ready reading, no matter where I had to go to get it. Fortunately, I was able to find a fairly inexpensive paperback containing all seven books, unabridged. (And yes, it's wondrous thick--I'm going to guess about as thick as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, with cover--or at least 2.5-3 inches.) I've been reading them over and over again...I just can't get bored with them. I may not share the religious views, but it's a story that goes beyond religion, beyond...well, much anything I can think of, anyway. It's just a Darn. Good. Story.
And that's my two cents.
I, too, grew up with the Chronicles of Narnia. My father used to read them to us as bedtime stories, and would only let us read the ones they'd already finished (so we didn't get any spoilers--we were all bookworms, back then!), until they finished the seventh book. They've since collected two boxed sets of the books--and they keep disappearing! (Why? Because they're all over the house, because we're always reading them!) I did my senior thesis on C.S. Lewis (best assignment I ever got in English class that year), which gave me an excellent excuse to read this and other C.S. Lewis pieces. An interesting man, old Jack...
But anyway, fast-forward to when I moved out. I swore to myself that my household would have the Chronicles available for ready reading, no matter where I had to go to get it. Fortunately, I was able to find a fairly inexpensive paperback containing all seven books, unabridged. (And yes, it's wondrous thick--I'm going to guess about as thick as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, with cover--or at least 2.5-3 inches.) I've been reading them over and over again...I just can't get bored with them. I may not share the religious views, but it's a story that goes beyond religion, beyond...well, much anything I can think of, anyway. It's just a Darn. Good. Story.
And that's my two cents.
Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:34 am
I've read them, and I love them. I think my favourite was the 3rd one, I can't remember why though, it's just been way too long. I don't think I ever finished the last one though. Its a shame.
Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:43 am
I read one in grade 8, by the time I was done I was so confused I couldn't tell up from down. -_- I bet if I read it again though I met be slightly less confused, and slightly more entertained. Maybe I will.... hmm
Narnia
Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:28 pm
Oh I LOVE the Chronicles of Narnia. My favorites are the Horse and His Boy and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader and the Last Battle. (Terrible Grammar, sorry 
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And it can be kinda religious. At least, I find Christian parables in the books. I don't mind and the stories themselves are good enough.
Can't wait till the movie gets released (is this off topic?).
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And it can be kinda religious. At least, I find Christian parables in the books. I don't mind and the stories themselves are good enough.
Can't wait till the movie gets released (is this off topic?).
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Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:45 pm
I have an Amazon order pending my mum logging in for me, and I'm ordering The Magician's Nephew and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Time for me to get all seven again. =)
I did consider another all in one copy, but I've decided the seperate books are more convenient.
I did consider another all in one copy, but I've decided the seperate books are more convenient.
Sun Apr 03, 2005 1:43 pm
Wh00t go Narnia!
I loved the relationship between Aravis and Cor in The Horse And His Boy.
And I also found it very sad at the end, with what happened to Susan.
I loved the relationship between Aravis and Cor in The Horse And His Boy.
And I also found it very sad at the end, with what happened to Susan.