Rating: Summary: A fine companion Review: Is it strange to think that you need a companion for a set of books that take place in a world that doesn't even exist? No, not really. I read the companion thoroughly, then re-read the books, and I can say that they really did add something. There were some jokes (like in "The Magician's Nephew) that needed explaining, and some translations that brought the story a little closer to home. If you love Narnia, you'll love the companion.
Rating: Summary: SUPERB!!! Review: The Companion is Great!!! When ever your reading parts of the book and get to something that doesn't make a lot of sense just find it in the Companion! It has everything including Maps, Definitions, Charts, Graphs, Everything! This book is great and everyone who owns the Books or the Movies should have this!!!
Rating: Summary: An exhaustive reference for even the pickiest Narnia scholar Review: This is a great book. It is arranged alphabetically, in encyclopedia form, and contains over 500 pages of entries. Every single obscure character is listed (remember who Lord Tarva was?), descriptions of places, ages, weaponry, even philosophers who had an impact on the author and the book are discussed and explained. This book is a wonderful resource for those who are writing research papers on Narnia, or for those of us who just love the world and like to expand our grasp of Narnian trivia. Don't hesitate!
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