30 review for The Magician's Nephew: Graphic Novel (The Chronicles of Narnia)

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   4 out of 5

   Shaun Lake – Oct 13, 2016

   I decide to re read the Narnia series after coming across a beautiful boxed set of all seven novels. Mainly this was out of nostalgia, as these were some of my favourites when I was young, and I was interested to see how they held up as adults. I found them all to be written very clearly with provocative descriptive prose, and narrative that often draws the reader immediately into the story. "The Magician's Nephew" is more clearly a children's tail than any of the other stories. In terms of const I decide to re read the Narnia series after coming across a beautiful boxed set of all seven novels. Mainly this was out of nostalgia, as these were some of my favourites when I was young, and I was interested to see how they held up as adults. I found them all to be written very clearly with provocative descriptive prose, and narrative that often draws the reader immediately into the story. "The Magician's Nephew" is more clearly a children's tail than any of the other stories. In terms of construction is it relatively formulaic compared to the other novels, beginning with the children discovering strange rings which transport them to Narnia in its period of creation. This is where the book differs from the others in the sequence. We get to see Narnia created from almost nothing, the birth or "arrival" of the godly Aslan, and the seeds of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" in particular. The Christian metaphors are laid on a little thickly here, but a child wouldn't notice them, nor would the allusions to Christ or Adam and Eve spoil their enjoyment. As an adult I found the story very readable.

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   5 out of 5

   Bethany – Jan 27, 2020

   I've had these set of books on my shelf for a long, long time. I must have attempted them once or twice as the first 100 pages or so I vaguely recognised. So, I was pleased when we picked the lion, the witch and the wardrobe to read to finally make use of them. They have not aged well. The language I found cloying and I could practically smell, and therefore gip, at all those references to Turkish delight. In the modern editions, this should be substituted to galaxy milk chocolate as an alternati I've had these set of books on my shelf for a long, long time. I must have attempted them once or twice as the first 100 pages or so I vaguely recognised. So, I was pleased when we picked the lion, the witch and the wardrobe to read to finally make use of them. They have not aged well. The language I found cloying and I could practically smell, and therefore gip, at all those references to Turkish delight. In the modern editions, this should be substituted to galaxy milk chocolate as an alternative. There are difficult topics which I don't remember at all, including sexism and slavery. I have read a few comments from other people on this and whether it's appropriate for a modern audience, or whether children are better off not knowing these things exist, or perhaps using it as a platform for discussion. It's not something that can ever be answered satisfactorily but censorship is something i think is more dangerous, ultimately. I know I should have read these when I was young and naieve, rather than forcing myself through them now, but I would like to say I had finished, and given the series a chance.

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   5 out of 5

   Jenny – Sep 29, 2007

   thanks to claire for encouraging me to start reading this collection. her copies are old-school and have awesome pictures : ) Images that will stay with me.

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   5 out of 5

   Elise – Oct 26, 2011

   Graphic novel/comic book retelling of the Magician's Nephew by Robin Lawrie. My 9yo sister loves this. Graphic novel/comic book retelling of the Magician's Nephew by Robin Lawrie. My 9yo sister loves this.

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   5 out of 5

   Rachael – Sep 11, 2007

   Next to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this is my favorite in the Chronicles of Narnia.

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   5 out of 5

   Danae – Apr 28, 2015

   *I actually read the regular Magician's Nephew, but GoodReads'll take it off another year's list if i put it on this one.* *I actually read the regular Magician's Nephew, but GoodReads'll take it off another year's list if i put it on this one.*

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   4 out of 5

   AmyBob Stevens – Dec 02, 2015

   Meh, it's no Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe, but it'll only take you an hour or two and it tells how Narnia began, and why the Professor is so cool. Meh, it's no Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe, but it'll only take you an hour or two and it tells how Narnia began, and why the Professor is so cool.

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   5 out of 5

   Anastasia – Feb 06, 2015

   Loved it-ready to dive into the magical world of Narnia!

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   4 out of 5

   Catherine – Jun 03, 2014

   I liked this book, very interesting read

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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