The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis

Why read the book?

The Last Battle concludes Narnia as deception leads to its end, with King Tirian fighting a false Aslan. The true Aslan ushers faithful into a renewed world. As Christian allegory, it depicts apocalypse, judgment, and heaven, like Revelation’s new creation. This finale explores faith amid deception.

Favourite quote

All find what they truly seek.

What I Loved

The Last Battle delivers a poignant end with battles and revelations, blending sorrow with joy. The false Aslan warns against deception, mirroring biblical false prophets. Lewis’s vision of eternal Narnia as “further up and further in” captures heavenly glory. The story’s emphasis on steadfast faith inspires eternal perspective.

Key Takeaway

True faith endures deception, leading to eternal renewal, reflecting Christian hope.