Having gone this far in the series, I find that this book and the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe have been my favorites. ( )

10/17/24 - Read this many times, of course, and this trip through was pretty good with Audrey & Elliott, although it got a little talky for Elliott, who is only eight after all. ( )

This is possibly the best of the Narnia series. The imagery alone is just stunning. This story, in lacking a clear villain, beautifully parallels the life lived by faith. There is adventure and excitement, to be sure, but there is also a sense of tranquility; the idea of journeying ever closer to the unknown is masterfully portrayed. A must-read. ( )

A Christian, Odyssey-like allegory, follow-on to the first two Narnia tales. Entertaining adventure story. ( )

Book 288 - CS Lewis - Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Another journey to the land is Narnia and a return for Edmund and Lucy... once a king and queen of Narnia... always a king and queen of Narnia. They are joined by Eustace ... someone who is self centred... selfish and is all about ego... always thinking of himself. Although we have reunions with other wonderfully formed characters such as Caspian and Reepicheep.... Lewis never sits still in his storytelling and never takes the easy route. He could easily have taken a similar journey in each of the Narnian novels but instead we are opened to new lands and new challenges but the same temptations of the past... of turning away from the Emperor from over the sea and following our own self.

Eustace's journey is so profound... so real and even more relevant in the 21st century. There is so much self entitlement in our world that we forget about Him who was selfless.

But let's not forget Lucy and Edmund... they continue to grow and truly embrace the roles given to them... as leaders that we almost take it for granted... they are the king and queen of the past... and the present... as Aslan declared... crowns for those who believe.

I will focus on Edmund for a short while and it truly feels like the Narnian stories are Edmund's stories. His fall... his separation from those who love him... to the sacrifice needed to bring him back to the family of families... to defending Peter...Lucy and even Eustace.

Lewis shows us that the journey may be rough... may be dangerous... and may be long and challenging...but if we keep our eyes on the goal... Aslan's Country... the times we are knocked back will be worthwhile. ( )