Talk About Wardrobe Malfunction…
Review of The Chronicles of Narnia Book 2: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a fantasy novel by
C. S. Lewis.
Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie are
sent to live with an old Professor during World War II. While exploring the
house, Lucy stumbles upon a disused wardrobe with an entire world inside. At
first, Lucy’s siblings don’t believe her tales of a faun and a magical land
called Narnia, yet they too soon discover the world in the wardrobe. However,
Narnia is ruled by the evil White Witch, who is determined to destroy any
humans who set foot in her land. When Edmund turns traitor, Peter, Susan, and
Lucy must find Aslan, the Great Lion, and save their brother as well as Narnia.
Although The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has a relatively light tone,
it is unlike most other fairy tales; rather than focusing on romance, Lewis
explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and loyalty. (Personally, I found this
a bit refreshing). The plot is truly splendid, and Lewis’ writing style is at
once both humorous and profound. While reading this book, I felt like I was
reliving a bit of my childhood. By the end, I had developed such a strong
attachment to the characters that I found myself wanting to reread the entire
book.
If you love adventure and fantasy and are
looking for a light yet captivating read, I highly recommend C. S. Lewis’
timeless novel. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 
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