The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, Publication Order #1) by C.S. Lewis

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“Lucy looks into a wardrobe”

I was feeling rather nostalgic this holiday season for some reason, and I thought what better way to pay homage to my childhood than by rereading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for the first time in a very long time! And, friends, I fell so in love. I actually think I’m going to make it a holiday tradition to read this book every single December for the rest of my life.

And it was so funny, because I was very apprehensive going in, because when I was little, I think the religious themes went over my head, but I didn’t know how overbearing they would be reading this story for the first time as an adult. But it honestly wasn’t too much. I mean, some of the characters in Narnia refer to the kids as “Son of Adam” and “Daughter of Eve” and like I get the parallels with Aslan and Jesus now! But I still think it was very thoughtfully done and didn’t pull me out of the story or anything like that.

But if you are unfamiliar with this beloved children’s tale, this is a story about four children who have been recently adopted by an old professor who lives in a massive house. And one rainy day, while the kids are bored, they decide to explore the house that is now their new home. And the youngest of the children find a portal to a magical land, ruled by the White Witch, who is causing an endless winter.

➽ Lucy – The Best Character.
➽ Edmund – What A Little Shit.
➽ Peter – Good Guy.
➽ Susan – Group Mom.
➽ Aslan – Simba Who?
➽ Tumnus – Second Fave, Even Though He Almost Kidnapped My First Fave.

But there was so much that I forgot about this story: Mr. Beaver poppin’ open a cold one at dinner, Tumnus almost kidnapping Lucy, Everything the professor says to the kids and how he helps them, Edmund being the such a little shit that even my patience was getting tested, Turkish Delights, Father Christmas, and him giving the kids weapons as gifts!

Overall, this was just the perfect winter wonderland to me. From closet, to lamppost, to dam, to forest, to castle, I never wanted to leave this adventure. I am not sure if it is a lot of nostalgia talking, but this was maybe the best thing I read all holiday season. It was exactly what I wanted, and I was truly enthralled from the first to last page. I never wanted to leave this endless Winter.

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Buddy read with Julie from Pages and Pens! ❤

 

29 thoughts on “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, Publication Order #1) by C.S. Lewis”

  7. Oh man you are taking me on a nostalgia trip. I remember reading this book in the 6th grade because it was prescribed. We then went on to read The Magician’s Nephew and I remember that my mind was blown when I found out the two were part of the same series haha. Thanks for this.

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  8. When I re-read it and most of the series last year (in chronological order otherwise I personally don’t think it makes much sense), I picked up the allegory much more than when I read them as a child. I still loved it though and it will always be one of my favourite fantasy worlds.

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  11. This book has always been on my list to read forever. I loved the movie – and I’m not sure if they hold complete similarities because movies don’t always follow the book but I loveeeeddd the movie and I would love to read the books. It was great reading your review, makes me want to pick it up asap.

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