Thought there might be more psychological theories in it, but got involved into a conversation about religion and God, whether he exists or not, and I am not a person that enjoys those kind of reads, I suppose. Nice book, but definitely not for me. ( )

There’s a lot of dialogue in this book, some of it perhaps a tad lengthy. But Adrian Plass always tells a good story. It’s not a fast-action book, and, unusually for this author, there’s no humour, although there are a few light-hearted moments to contrast with some serious and important conversations. I wasn’t sure what to think at first; it took me a few chapters to get into the story.

There’s a lot that’s cynical about how modern Christians appear, and the pat answers that are all too easy to give. There is a strong nod to Narnia, and many oblique references to the life of Jesus. It’s primarily a book for those who have a Christian background, but could be read by anyone.

The overall theme is of compassion, of standing up for what’s right, and true, of following the Master. And of standing with Puddleglum. Definitely recommended. Enjoyed all the more on re-reading just three years later.

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Thought there might be more psychological theories in it, but got involved into a conversation about religion and God, whether he exists or not, and I am not a person that enjoys those kind of reads, I suppose. Nice book, but definitely not for me. ( )