I think the main problem with Jill’s characterization is that Lewis focuses far too much on writing “a girl” and not nearly enough on writing “a person”. Read more
Chapter 1: Behind the Gym
For a long time, this was the only book in the series that I genuinely disliked. I’ve learned to appreciate it more over time, but I think I still like it more in theory than in practice. Read more
Chapter 16: The Very End of the World
Lewis makes the invisible tangible through story. Read more
Chapter 15: The Wonders of the Last Sea
Nothing really happens this chapter – but then, if you’re looking for a story where “stuff happens,” you’re looking in the wrong place. Read more
Chapter 14: The Beginning of the End of the World
The crew is forced to choose between complacency and honor when Caspian decides to embark on the “unenchantment” of the Three Sleepers. Read more
Chapter 13: The Three Sleepers
The beauties of the World’s End begin. Read more
Chapter 12: The Dark Island
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Read more
Chapter 11: The Dufflepuds Made Happy
Lucy meets the Magician and discovers him to be “a brick”. Read more
Chapter 10: The Magician’s Book
In which the unseen is made visible through story. Read more
Chapter 9: The Island of the Voices
Now this is Queen Lucy the Valiant. Read more
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