The Last Battle is the final installment in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. The book follows the last king of Narnia, Tirian, along with Eustace and Jill, as they battle against the Calormens led by the evil ape Shift. The story culminates in the destruction of Narnia, leading to a revelation that the Narnia they knew was all fake, and everyone transitions to a perfect real Narnia. The book delves into Christian themes of End Times, betrayal, loss, and the ultimate battle of good versus evil, all wrapped in a fantasy setting.
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Content warnings include heavy themes of death, violence, and racism.
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Carnegie Medal
ALA Notable Children's Book
During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge-not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician's Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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The last book in Narnia Series. The last book which didnt impress me in least. I dont know how many times I slept in between ....
This was one of the most amazing, beautiful, and wonderful books I've ever read. I'm not quite sure as to whether Susan was with them in the end, or if she was still in England. The characters were beautiful and the story was incredible. The ending was the best part of the whole book, in my eyes it was the perfect ending.
The first act of this one is possibly the best first act in the series (thats really not saying much though because, other than Magician’s Nephew, the series doesn’t have any really gripping intros). Lewis finally sets up a truly loathsome bad guy in Shift the Ape who gaslights and abuses poor Puzzle the Donkey. It’s a few short steps from there to genocide, human (and beast) trafficking, false imprisonment, and impersonating multiple deities. Where the White Witch, and the Queen of the Deep Realm often felt glossed over Shift feels more like an actual character.
I’m conflicted about the ending. In one sense, it does a satisfying job of wrapping up the series and provides some good fan service. There are also a couple good twists! However, the final twist is a little unsettling and I’m not sure I really loved it.
I read this series numerous times as a child, but I may have only read
The Last Battle once: it was my least favorite of the lot. I remember it being very battle-oriented, as the book's title implies, and that type of plot has never appealed to me. I recall not particularly liking the main characters, either, and the cast being fairly large (something I've never cared for).
"Further up and further in!" will always stick with me, though. I have a feeling this might be one I would appreciate more as an adult.
What can you read after
The Last Battle?
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