The last battle by c.s. Lewis | book review

 

The final book in the Chronicles of Narnia and my all time favorite book 

The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis  

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Hello lovelies! 

Have you ever had a book you knew wasn’t time for you to read? For some reason you need to wait a time before reading it. The timing isn’t right. Then one day it is. 

Since I was a child, my favorite series has always been The Chronicles of Narnia. It may be strange to know that I have never actually read the final book in my favorite series. For some reason I have never wanted to put an end to this story. Of course I will read these books again and again. Yes, I know the ending from people telling me it or finding spoilers on Pinterest or online. Still, I haven’t read the final book…that is until now. I have finally read The Last Battle! 

So, let’s get to the review! If you want to know how I rate books, it is at the bottom of the review! 

What Is The Book About?   

The conclusion of the saga that began with The Magician's Nephew.

NARNIA . . . where you must say good-bye . . . and where the adventure begins again. 

The Unicorn says that humans are brought to Narnia when Narnia is stirred and upset. And Narnia is in trouble now. A false Aslan roams the land. Narnia's only hope is that Eustace and Jill, old friends to Narnia, will be able to find the true Aslan and restore peace to the land. Their task is a difficult one because, as the Centaur says, "The stars never lie, but Men and Beasts do." Who is the real Aslan and who is the imposter?

Enter this enchanted world countless times in The Chronicles of Narnia.

The Review 

“I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now...Come further up, come further in!” 

― C.S. Lewis, The Last Battle

Rating: ★★★★★

Cleanness: ★★★★

Have you ever cried because something is so beautiful and joyous you can’t help but feel it? 

I finished The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis. This is my favorite book in The Chronicles of Narnia. More than that, this is my FAVORITE book period. 

The beauty of this story and how it helped change my perspective on something that has been a struggle of mine instantly puts this to the top of my favorites list! It was so beautiful with the ending and seeing Aslan and coming home at last. There is so much I love and appreciate about this book. 

It is so beautiful and uplifting and joyful to read! It’s sad that other people think this book is just sad or depressing . There is a sadness with Narnia ending but then you get to see the real Narnia and it’s so much better! The hope of being with Jesus forever as they were with Aslan is such a wonderful hope. 

This may sound odd to say, but I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to go to heaven as much as I have since reading this book. I long for heaven and walking with Jesus in such a bigger way than before! So much it aches. 

READ THIS BOOK! It is so good and is a dear favorite! 

“Yes,” said Queen Lucy. “In our world too, a stable once had something inside it that was bigger than our whole world.” 

―C.S. Lewis, The Last Battle

Rating System & Age Groups   

Something new I want to start sharing on my book reviews are age ratings (meaning: who I think the book is targeted for and is appropriate for) and how I rate my books. Here is my system along with age ratings. 

Star Rating 

★★★★★

LOVE FOREVER! Clean & will forever recommend it!

★★★★ 

Amazing but I had issues (not as clean, something didn’t click, etc) 

★★★

It’s okay. I don’t hate it. I don’t love it. (Multiple clean warnings, somethings just didn’t click, etc) 

★★

Just no. Will never recommend it (many clean warnings, could barely get through the book, etc)

★

dead to me / a completely waste of time that I will never get back

Age Rating 

• Children’s Books (0-12 years old) | perfect for read aloud time and are easier for younger readers to read themselves. 

• Example: The Chronicles Of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. The Green Ember by S.D. Smith. 

• Middle Grade (8-12 years old) | chapter books for kids who are growing up and probably love adventures but aren’t yet ready for “teen” books. 

• Example: Wonder by R.J. Palacio. The Different World by B.W. Luby. 

• Teen (12-16 years old) | novels usually about teenagers that begin to deal with more mature content but are still “kid friendly”. If a middle grader was to pick this up it would be fine. 

• Example: Dust by Kara Swanson. The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson. 

• YA “young adult” (16-18 years old) | a young adult who is not fully ready for adult books and still reads books about teenage characters. I use this and teen pretty interchangeably the only distinction being teen for more sensitive readers and YA for those who can take on a bit more mature/tough themes. 

• Example: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Romanov by Nadine Brandes. 

• NA “new adult” (18-29 years old) | basically YA but with characters in their twenties. Can be read by a young adult audience with no problems. 

• Example: The Redwyn Chronicles by Madisyn Carlin.

• Adult (18+ more mature) | these are books that have more adult content and I probably wouldn’t recommend them to children or young teens. These could have a bit more content in them or they talk on subjects more abstract or for the adult mind to understand and sometimes debate with. 

• Example: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Perelandra by C.S. Lewis. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Thank You For Reading   

  
  

  Thank you for being here and for being a part of my life! I hope you are all having a wonderful rest of your day! I’ll see you in the next one!

  
  

  Love, Moriyah