The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
While The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is by far the best of the seven, they all add something to the tale. I remember being read Wardrobe when I was small and crying when Aslan was killed. Without it I don't think I would have been able to understand the sacrifice of Jesus Christ nearly as early in my life as I did. All of these books play a similar role: The Horse and His Boy illustrates how God uses trials to guide us and help us to grow. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader has the best allegory for repentance I've ever seen. There are illustrations of the importance of faith, the blessings of keeping the commandments with strict obedience, the danger of false gods, and the glory of the afterworld. Yes, Lewis' depiction of the Colormen are a bit discomfiting in this day and age and some of the "lessons" don't have the nuance that Wardrobe possess and comes off, therefore, as a bit too preachy. But overall these books are fun yet inspirational.
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