C. S. LewisThe Last Battle

I took my kids to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in 2005 and knew it was based on CS Lewis’ series. I also heard the “rumblings” of how Lewis’ Christian convictions were “obvious”. I could see a little of it in the movie, but what an imaginative story! The Last Battle is probably the most obviously a “Christian parable” with the theme of being wary of “false prophets” (an Ape and a donkey), the devil (Tash), and heaven (the garden and the reunion of loved ones). I’m not sure children would pick up on all of it, but I never read the books as a child and only picked them up to adapt for a student. Children will be fascinated by all the imaginative characters; the hero’s and the villains while adults will smile as it brings back memories of Sunday School. There are themes that transcend Christianity such as loyalty and forgiveness that most people can relate to, but mostly, it’s an elaborate story based on incredible, fallible characters that adventure together.

Basically it's the apocalypse with Animal Farm but with unicorns and dwarves. There's metaphors but I'm not going to spoil them.

I've read through every book in the series and what a long strange trip it has been. Obviously some stories gravitated to me more than the others. My favorites were Prince Caspian and The Silver Chair, but I think this is my favorite of the seven. I thought this was a beautiful, bold direction to finish the series with. I don't think it will speak to everyone, especially if you are not of a certain faith, but for me, I thought it was a fitting end to the journey of Narnia. Say what you will about C.S. Lewis, there really isn't anything quite like the Chronicles of Narnia. And I don't regret my time with the series for a minute. If you are wondering if the journey was worth it, I say emphatically YES.

i have to admit that Lewis does have his issues, and i don’t think it comes out more than in this book. however, this was an enjoyable read and a fantastic end to the series. it’s a good book.

"The Last Battle" is a powerful and thought-provoking book written by C.S. Lewis, and is the seventh and final book in "The Chronicles of Narnia" series. The story centers around the end of Narnia, as it is destroyed by the forces of evil, and the ultimate battle between good and evil that takes place. The book explores complex themes of faith, redemption, and the nature of reality, and provides a fitting conclusion to the series. Lewis's writing is poignant and emotive, and he masterfully draws the reader into the story, making it difficult to put the book down. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns, creating a sense of tension and anticipation throughout. Overall, "The Last Battle" is a must-read for fans of the series, and for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking and powerful literature.

The person who's been reading through The Narnian Chronicles will find in this final book of the 7 a difference in tone - a foreboding - right from the start. I'll try not to spoil anything with details; the story is good, but quite different than the others. Like the others, there are many quotable lines that show wisdom and spiritual maturity, and deserve to be pondered and shared. For example, one enticing line (paraphrased from memory) is: "Everyone receives what they truly seek."The Last Battle contains much of Lewis's theology of heaven (which he more fully explored in his novel "The Great Divorce" (the "divorce" is the separation between Heaven and Hell)), as well as in some of his stand-alone essays on the subject. We see who (Lewis believed) arrives in heaven and who does not, and why. We see a kind of purgatory, and his view of "the new heaven and new earth" of Scripture. We see what is allowed and not allowed in each (though it is not always explained just why some of the allowances and restrictions exist). He provides some great metaphors for the afterlife (Good and Evil) which are worth meditating on and appreciating.Many who agree with the rest of Lewis's theology will disagree with some of his theology about heaven. But, as he says in one of his essays about belief in the Satan and demons, these are not crucial to the faith, they are opinions which he believes are the best answers we have at this point, and his faith (and ours) will not be thrown on the rocks if we discover the details to be otherwise.

I loved it. If you were familiar with any of the Narnia series, either in book form or movie, then you would understand that the series is an allegory of the life of Christ (Lion Witch and the Wardrobe) and how His message affects Christians in their earthly journey. Well, "The Last Battle" is an allegory of the battle at the end of the Thousand year reign of Christ, and the recreation of heaven and earth at the end of the book of Revelations. It is C. S. Lewis' view of the falling of the stars out of the heavens and the destruction of the earth by fire that makes phenomenal reading.. As allegories go, Lewis is able to destroy Narnia as he envisions the destruction of heaven and earth and the creation of a new heaven and new earth, which is not boring at all. It allegorically explains who the opposition to the rule of Aslan is, and the kind of deceptions the anti-Christ and false prophet.will use to woo people to unbelief. It makes me want to go back and reread the Narnia series from the beginning.

The series is one I read as a young girl and wanted to re-read. It was amazing, particularly because the audible option brought it even more to life. The meanings of the story line are much more clear now that I am (much) older, as well. Delightful!