C. S. Lewis

The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set

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4.21 out of 5stars
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5.00 out of 5 stars review
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05/15/2021
This was one of those classic…
This was one of those classic fantasy series that you hated to see end. From the moment the first person gets to Narnia, you are hooked. In this particular edition, the books are presented in chronological order by time rather than by the order in which they were written. We have our heroes: Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, Aslan, Caspian, Reepicheep, Shasta, Eustace, and Jill. We have our villains, which include the White Witch and the Lady of the Green Kirtle. We are immersed into a world where animals talk, and there are nymphs, dryads, fauns, and centaurs. The story takes us from the very moment Narnia began until the moment it ended. Excellent, classic reading!
briandrewz

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
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07/11/2015
Different Edition
The edition pictured in Walmart's description is different from the edition actually shipped to the buyer. This might not be an issue for some, but for others like me, I purchased this from Walmart specifically because I wanted the edition pictured.
KellyW
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    12/26/2022
    A Narnian trip
    Good paper and binding. Pauline's Baynes illustrations are well-presented. The set is in the sequence Lewis suggested, starting with the Magician's Nephew.
    MacT
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/10/2021
    Four kids- Peter, Edmond, Susan and…
    Four kids- Peter, Edmond, Susan and Lucy, go through the door of a wardrobe and find Narnia- a world locked in winter by the White Witch. Lucy (the youngest) finds Narnia and her siblings don't believe her until Peter discovers it for himself. The four, with the help of Aslan (a lion) and many other magical creatures save Narnia from the Witch Witch and clear up the snowy grounds. I was mad at Peter for betraying his siblings and going on the White Witch's side. I would never leave my brothers- ever. I don't like Peter! I wanted to give him a swirly, or hang him by his draws to a flag pole. And The White Witch scared the crap out of me! I didn't like her either. Overall, this book was very well written and the movie doesn't do the book any justice. Sometimes your imagination can make a much better movie than some producer can. That's why I like books.
    Klefort
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/08/2021
    It starts with a blast! The…
    It starts with a blast! The Magician's Nephew is by far the best story of the collection, I enjoyed it tremendously. Not only it is beautifully written but also flawlessly delivered by Kenneth Branagh, whose voice adds another dimension to the great cast of characters. This book alone is worth one Audible credit. Getting all 7 Narnia books at this price quite a bargain! I was impressed by the way the author writes children characters, especially in The Magician's Nephew. They are far from perfect, sometimes can be mean and aggressive, and even though they can't explain or name all the feelings they go through, eventually learn and grow to overcome their flaws. Children are much more complex and their relationships more interesting than any adult portrayed in these stories which I find so perfectly suitable. Unfortunately, further books lose some of their charm I remembered from my childhood. Maybe the connection they make with the real world and the author's views that are not very compatible with XXI century sensitivity makes them age more visibly than typically fantasy books of that time (e.g. Tolkien's). Also, their structure and frequent Deus ex machina resolutions are more annoying when reread in adulthood. I felt like each next story is a bit less interesting and seemed longer and more mundane than necessary. Narrators do their best to keep listeners engaged, especially Derek Jacobi and Patrick Stewart, but despite their efforts by The Last Battle it becomes a bit of a drag. Overall, it's still a classic, that's worth time and taking in slowly as Narnia is a great place to revisit from time to time.
    sperzdechly
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    05/15/2021
    This was one of those classic…
    This was one of those classic fantasy series that you hated to see end. From the moment the first person gets to Narnia, you are hooked. In this particular edition, the books are presented in chronological order by time rather than by the order in which they were written. We have our heroes: Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, Aslan, Caspian, Reepicheep, Shasta, Eustace, and Jill. We have our villains, which include the White Witch and the Lady of the Green Kirtle. We are immersed into a world where animals talk, and there are nymphs, dryads, fauns, and centaurs. The story takes us from the very moment Narnia began until the moment it ended. Excellent, classic reading!
    briandrewz
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    05/02/2021
    These were purchased for my son who loved these growing up. Now he has a set to read to his sons! And it's sturdy enough for them to pass on. The jackets are beautiful! We're all delighted with the purchase.
    Lynda
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    03/24/2021
    Great Deal
    I loved how quick the turnaround was for me to receive the books. However the packaging damage the box a bit but because the books are hardcover, no damages to the books themselves. I am so excited to read these with my kids and the price was great for the hardcover set.
    Djwilliams143
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    01/16/2021
    First, let me tell you I haven't opened the set because it is a gift for a grandson and will be mailed to him soon. What I can say is I was so excited to see and feel the set! It appears to be of great quality. A few of the reviews I read before ordering left me a bit skeptical, so I was so pleased when I received it. I was also very pleased with the delivery speed !
    Janet
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    12/05/2020
    Beautiful edition of a beautiful work.
    Anne
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    12/02/2020
    All 7 books are Hard Cover it really nice.
    Jonathan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/30/2020
    Amazing book collection!
    This is one of the best book collection you could own! The stories are captivating. I read them aloud to my 7 year old boy and he always asks me to keep reading. Buy this hardcover set for its durability. I highly recommend The Chronicles of Narnia to everyone!
    Ghia
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