The Chronicles of Narnia 2. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. (Chronicles of Narnia) (Chronicles of Narnia) (Taschenbuch)

First I have to say that the books aren't for everyone. They've got some special characteristics that won't suit everybody. First of all you have to know, that the chronicles of Narnia aren't comparable to Lord of the rings. They've got a whole different kind of setting and the stories are much different (This is a remark not a scoring). Secondly, the books are written for children, therefore it's a childish way of story telling (what still can be very lovely to read for an adult) and thirdly there are always educational notes from Lewis. He tries to teach something to the readers what can be very bothering if you don't like that. I for myself can say, that I liked all these things very much and that they constitute a very special part of the whole magic of Narnia.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the best known book of the chronicles. And the story is really beautiful. And it's not just a story. There are a lot of symbols and hidden messages in the story. Some are very deeply christian. But I believe, that also for people who can't identify with the christian parts of this book, there are a lot of good messages behind the story. For example how addiction can make you blind or how love can change the minds of people (Lucy and Mr. Tumnus).

So in the end I would say, this is a book for everyone who loves fantastic and wonderful stories, child or adult. Lewis paints a wonderful story with such love and humor, that I could hardly put away the book. I would say, everyone should give this book a chance. I'm sure that for a lot of people it won't remain with the giving of a chance, but that they too will fall in love with Narnia.

Eine Anmerkung für Deutschsprachige:
Da das Buch für Kinder geschrieben wurde, ist es ein verhältnismässig einfaches Englisch. Zwar ist die Sprache, durch ihr teils etwas mittelalterliches Flair nicht immer ganz unkompliziert. Deshalb kann es auch mal vorkommen, dass man eine Passage zwei oder drei mal lesen muss, bis man sie versteht, wer aber ein gewisses Grundenglisch besitzt sollte keine Mühe haben der Geschichte folgen zu können und sollte auch einen grossen Teil der liebevollen Details verstehen. Ein empfehlenswertes Buch also auch für jene, für die Englisch eine Fremdsprache ist!

First I have to say that the books aren't for everyone. They've got some special characteristics that won't suit everybody. First of all you have to know, that the chronicles of Narnia aren't comparable to Lord of the rings. They've got a whole different kind of setting and the stories are much different (This is a remark not a scoring). Secondly, the books are written for children, therefore it's a childish way of story telling (what still can be very lovely to read for an adult) and thirdly there are always educational notes from Lewis. He tries to teach something to the readers what can be very bothering if you don't like that. I for myself can say, that I liked all these things very much and that they constitute a very special part of the whole magic of Narnia.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the best known book of the chronicles. And the story is really beautiful. And it's not just a story. There are a lot of symbols and hidden messages in the story. Some are very deeply christian. But I believe, that also for people who can't identify with the christian parts of this book, there are a lot of good messages behind the story. For example how addiction can make you blind or how love can change the minds of people (Lucy and Mr. Tumnus).

So in the end I would say, this is a book for everyone who loves fantastic and wonderful stories, child or adult. Lewis paints a wonderful story with such love and humor, that I could hardly put away the book. I would say, everyone should give this book a chance. I'm sure that for a lot of people it won't remain with the giving of a chance, but that they too will fall in love with Narnia.

Eine Anmerkung für Deutschsprachige:
Da das Buch für Kinder geschrieben wurde, ist es ein verhältnismässig einfaches Englisch. Zwar ist die Sprache, durch ihr teils etwas mittelalterliches Flair nicht immer ganz unkompliziert. Deshalb kann es auch mal vorkommen, dass man eine Passage zwei oder drei mal lesen muss, bis man sie versteht, wer aber ein gewisses Grundenglisch besitzt sollte keine Mühe haben der Geschichte folgen zu können und sollte auch einen grossen Teil der liebevollen Details verstehen. Ein empfehlenswertes Buch also auch für jene, für die Englisch eine Fremdsprache ist!