The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Introductory book to the world of Narnia is suitable both for jolly kids and reflective adults. When 4 kids discover the entrance to a new world in the form of a wardrobe, they don't quite understand what they are stepping into. A world ruled by a tyrant queen, who has initiated a perpetual winter in Narnia, but without the joy of Christmas, that one would look towards in the winter. The 4 kids along with The Great Lion Aslan has to defeat the queen and return the rule to the rightful heirs.

Writing was simple, precise and to the point. There was no unwanted dialogues or unnecessary overdetailing of the scenery. I was very happy to see that the book was not one dimensional at all. And it addresses evil and addiction of humans towards evil, head on. The characters were distinct and easily relatable even for a kid.

The book as a whole is a Christian allegory, there is no doubt about that. But the intention of this is yet not quite clear to me. The book is written like a bed time story, that is to be read to a small kid, so maybe Lewis wanted the book to be an introduction of the child into the vast theological world or at least the essential parts of it.

If you have a kid then this is a great book and most likely(because I haven't read the rest) a great series to read to your kids. It has good themes, good ending and very less drama. As an Introduction the book is SOLID.

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