The Chrestomanci Series: Entire Collection (Chrestomanci, #1-7) by Diana Wynne Jones

The Chrestomanci Series: Entire Collection (Chrestomanci, #1-7) Reviews

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  Chapter Chat

  The order of books in this series is as follows
  
  1. Charmed Life.
  2. The Magicians Of Caprona.
  3. Witch Week.
  4. The Lives Of Christopher Chant.
  5. Mixed Magics.
  6. Conrad's Fate.
  7. The Pinhoe Egg.
  
  ''Who are you calling gentleman?” the Farleigh man demanded.
  “Not you, obviously” Chrestomanci said.
  
  
  Funny and full of magic. Not wand flickering sort but of will alone. Really loved different worlds too. I am sure Diana Wynne Jones was an enchantress too.😍
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  Saidah Gilbert

  I read this series in chronological order the first time around so it was interesting to read it in publication order. I actually found it better this way. The plot progression was easier to understand. Perhaps, I should try to read more series in publication order rather than insisting on chronological order? Especially when a series spans decades like this one did. You could see the background getting more and more modern as the series progresses. That was actually something that threw me off reading it in chronological order the first time around.
  
  Charmed Life 1
  The Magicians of Caprona 6-8
  Witch Week 10-12
  The Lives of Christopher Chant 12
  Conrad's Fate 12
  The Pinhoe Egg 13
  
  As you can see, the more recent books were easier for me to read. I finished them quickly rather than taking days to read them.
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  Andrew

  5th April 2019 - 10th April 2019 = Read & Completed
  Charmed Life. Had fun with this, though there are things in here that are very much of the time it was written and published (1977).
  
  13th February 2022 - 20th February 2022 = Read & Completed
  The Magicians of Caprona. I don't think I liked this as much as Charmed Life - this felt more chaotic (probably because of the vast characters/families with hints of Romeo and Juilet). Again, there are one or two things that are elements of the time it was written/published (1980).
  
  2nd July 2022 - 10th July 2022 = Read & Completed WITCH WEEK. and that was so much fun! This is a reread (read this YEARS ago and remembered nothing about it) but I liked this so much more than Magicians of Caprona. It does have its issues (fatphobia) but yeah, enjoyed self HUGELY.
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  LOL_BOOKS

  AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE WHERE THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT HAS A MAGICAL MINISTER WHO IS NOT LIKE FUDGE AT ALL.
  
  WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR COMFORT BOOKS?
  
  I CAN ACTUALLY THINK OF FAR MOAR CHILDREN'S BOOKS IL THAN ~*~TEEN BOOKS~*~, AND IT'S NOT JUST THE NOSTALGIA.
  
  MG AND YA BOOKS THAT WOULD BE IN YOUR BEST TEEN BOOKS LIST?
  
  &MILLIE/CHRISTOPHER;
  
  IAWT&M/C;
  
  I2AWT&M/C; THEY'RE SUCH A GRATE COUPLE.
  
  NN MOAR ESCAPIST BOOK SERIES
  
  READ THE CHRESTOMANCI BOOKS WITH ME!
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  Kieran McAndrew

  The Chrestomanci is an Enchanter with nine lives, capable of working the highest order of magic. He works for the government, making sure magic is not misused and protects and nurtures those children who show promise in the magical arts.
  
  Jones' stories about the Chrestomanci are fun to read and deal with high concept ideas such as parallel worlds and fixed points in history. This will appeal to 'Harry Potter' fans, as there is a lot of common ground covered here.
  
  Jones' writing fizzes and the central characters are well drawn, but there is a tendency to sacrifice the development of secondary characters to keep the page limit down.
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  April Rose 'Ara'

  If you're a fan of Howl's Moving Castle (written by same author), then, I think you'd also enjoy this. It revolves around the (mis)adventures of Christopher Chant in discovering magic that runs potent in his blood, how he's able to utilize and unlock its full potential until he became "Chrestomancie" which is a "title" given to someone who's able to "master" magic and become the most powerful wizard in the setting of this story. Most favorite part was his encounter with the Living Asheth 😁 It's a very light and enjoyable read perfect for any day if you're in the mood to just "chill."
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  Elizabeth

  This series is every bit as fun and enchanting as I remember from reading them as a child, and I loved getting to read the ones I hadn't read before. Having all the books together in a set like this really showcased how Diana Wynne Jones's style developed over the decades. Unfortunately, it also highlighted the places where she stagnated: her protagonists were always identifiable because they were slender and blonde; her villains easy to spot because they were always fat and piggish.
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  Bourdonne

  Wonderful. Unfortunately not all books are translated into Dutch or I would start reading “the Pinhoe Egg” to my children immediately.
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  Lyra van der Berge

  Absolutely perfect. Haven't been this taken in by a world (or set of worlds) in a long time. Worth re-reading.
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  Paul

  The Chrestomanci series is a must read for all children and adults! If you love Harry Potter or anything along those lines, Diana Wynne Jones is an essential part of the Cannon of of Fantasy Writing.
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  Moonwatcher

  A bit slow but really good
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  Leah Weir

  I have technically read al the Chrestomanci books before, but only individually as I found them years and years ago when I first discovered the marvellous Diana Wynne Jones.
  
  I adore Christopher Chant, possible more than I like the actual books he appears in (not to say they aren't wonderful, I just like other works by Jones more). I'm a sucker for an elegant, slightly dickish enchanter. I am amused by the books that seem to be about other people and he just shows up near the end to be disappointed in peoples behavior. I also like his protege's "I have the the right to me miserable if I want to" attitude more than I used to.
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  Tina Elia

  Ive just rediscovered these books after a lifetime of searching! these were the first fantasy books that I read when I was about 8, definitely need to order and re read them asap!
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  Christina

  It was actually the kobo edition, but whatever. I wish I'd discovered Diana Wynne Jones as a kid, and I'm delighted that I got to read these books with my kids.
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  Darnelle Martin

  Simply magical
  
  An entertaining collection of well written stories. Just as enjoyable today as they where 15 years ago. Can not wait to share them with the children.
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  waywardwandarer

  charmed life, pinhoe egg, lives of christopher chant - yep, definitely read them more than five times in this lifetime.