The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Pevensie children – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy – are evacuated from London in 1940 to live in the countryside with an old professor, named Digory Kirke. During their stay, the siblings stumble upon a magic wardrobe that leads to the world of Narnia. Their arrival, as children of Adam and Eve, triggers a battle between good (Aslan) and evil (the White Witch).

It has been ages since I’ve seen the movie, which came out when I was fairly young, and from what I remember, the movie seems to be a somewhat good depiction of the novel. However, the book (as usual) is much better.

From a child’s perspective, this book is a story of adventure and intrigue in a new, mysterious world. From an adult’s perspective, there’s a lot to reflect upon concerning the nature of society and humans in general.

C.S. Lewis does an excellent job with his world building and escapism, while also managing to send a deeper message. His characters are whimsical yet simultaneously serious, and are very well written.

This novel can be read independently, but it’s awesome watching the world unfold and the connections between the books unfurl with each turn of a page.

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