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The Chronicles of Narnia (1950-1956)
A fairy tale for children, but not a harmless one
I expected a harmless fairy tale, but Lewis does not keep children in a pen, because the protagonists fight and, when needed, kill, and the overall pattern reminded me a lot of isekai anime. It is an enjoyable read that keeps you hooked for hours, even though some of the middle novels get heavy. If you love adventure and know you are holding a fairy tale, this cycle is for you.
Metro 2033 (book, 2005)
Gripping horror undermined by a hasty conclusion
It entertained me superbly almost to the very end, with a map of the tunnels so detailed that it recalls Tolkien's worldbuilding and danger coming from people as much as from monsters. Its fatal flaw is the ending, which barely explains what the dark creatures threatening the stations really are. Despite the drop, I warmly recommend it to fans of dystopian horror.
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