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youngthespian42's review against another edition
4.0
Alexander’s ability to pack world building and characters into such a tight package amazing me. I love epic fantasy’s sprawl, but Alexander packs an incredible about of character and world into a slim volume. The book also feels like it moves a nonstop action.
These books feel like what I remember the Chronicles of Narnia to be. Narnia with the humor of the Phantom Tollbooth. Black Cauldron is also dark. It does not pull punches for its younger audience.
These books feel like what I remember the Chronicles of Narnia to be. Narnia with the humor of the Phantom Tollbooth. Black Cauldron is also dark. It does not pull punches for its younger audience.
brinastewart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It has been a while since I read the first book and I was worried that it would be noticable but thankfully I was ok. There were some references that if I read them closer together I would remember but it wasn't really important to following the story.
laszloluvr's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
llanirev's review against another edition
4.0
Start was very uninteresting, but became better and better
beccalynnjo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kes7706's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
Newbery Honor 1965
A great adventure story in its own right, but also an excellent next installment in the series.
A great adventure story in its own right, but also an excellent next installment in the series.