The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Review

I have decided to start 2026 by reviewing all the books I read in 2025. My reviews are not long, and are not certainly meant to be taken with anymore seriousness than if a stranger in your second-hand book store where to tell you the same thing.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

I remember watching the movie as a child and after deciding that I should read more, it was logical to me that I would pick the C.S. Lewis classic to start with. The story follows four siblings, Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter who, after being sent away to the safety of the country side, stumble through a wardrobe and into the wonderous world of Narnia. From there they embark on an epic quest, with the help of Aslan, to fight back and free Narnia from the evil witch.

The world that C.S. Lewis created is wonderful, filled with danger but also a sense of home. The entire time I read, I felt like I was sitting next to a kind and caring grandfather who told the story to me with as much excitement and intrigue as I would have hoped for. The writing is superb and the story is beautifully told. The clear symbolism of Aslan representing Jesus was beautifully done, in such a way that it properly showed the true love that God had for us when he sacrificed his only son to cover our sins.

I will admit that I wished for more grit and to see more of the battles, but it is a great children’s story and I would recommend it for anyone who wants to dive into a clean fantasy world and for children.

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