I first began reading the Chronicles of Narnia and was so interested in the first book to this tale, The Magician's Nephew. If you've seen the movie, this first books tells you the very start of the Wardrobe that transports the children to Narnia. I loved it! I saw the movie before ever even attempting to read the books. So this was welcome knowledge as to the very beginning. After making my way through the first book, I ventured onto the second, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This was so easy to read because of my previous encounter with the movie. I think it would be an easy read even if you've never seen the movie because it is just a wonderful tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. (If you've not read these two books, I highly recommend it).
Next, I moved onto the third book in this tale, The Horse and His Boy. This is where I've run into difficulty. This story is so far-fetched to me that I have not been able to follow it. I'm so confused about practically every aspect of this story. I've attempted to read it multiple times and I still really don't know what this third book is about. Because of this struggle, halfway through the third book in this tale is all I've managed. While I loved the first two, I just can't get into this one. I've been thinking about just skipping it and moving onto the fourth book, The Silver Chair. I haven't even started this one (because I never read books out of order) and maybe just skipping ahead - this ONE time - would help me to make some kind of connection. I don't think lack of interest in one book, should make someone forget about the rest of the series. Who knows, maybe I'll find something out down the road in these books that makes me more interested in The Horse and His Boy.
When it comes to the Chronicles of Narnia, skipping over a book is near impossible because facts in the next book just won't add up. I also tried skipping over "The Hors and His Boy" and became completely lost when I proceeded half-way into "The Silver Chair." I know it's kind of a crazy book, but when given the chance, you kind of come to love the characters =). Good luck to you!
ReplyDelete(I sent you my story through the college e-mail, I hope you'll enjoy it!)
I did receive your email. I will start reading it when I get some free time.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm just gonna have to try to get through The Horse and His Boy. I'll give it another chance and see where that gets me.
I find that if you can't get into a book and it's part of series, then it is hard to like and understand the rest of the books that follow. In my opinion that if I find one book out of the series that I can not get into, I usually don't finish that book or maybe even the series. With this series though, I'm not really sure if you have to read them all in order or not. I mean the movies aren't in order either. Hopefully you can find something that interests you.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in school so long ago. I enjoyed it immensely and forgot about the book until the movie came out. I am eager to reread it. Should I start at the beginning of the series? I do not remember reading the Chronicles of Narnia, I may have but it was some time ago.
ReplyDeleteI would start at the beginning. I really enjoyed The Magician's Nephew. Start at that one, it really gives an insight to the others.
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