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The Silver Chair

The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 6

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The Silver Chair

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Jeremy Northam
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The sixth in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete and unabridged.

Drawn back to Narnia, Eustace Scrubb and his new friend Jill Pole are sent to rescue a captive prince. In a world where evil weaves a spell, Giants and Marsh-wiggles can be friend or foe, but the stakes are raised when they reach Underland and come face-to-face with a notorious and terrifying opponent.

©1953 C. S. Lewis (P)1953 HarperCollins UK Classics Fantasy Literature & Fiction Religious Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Critic reviews

“The magic of C.S. Lewis’s parallel universe never fades.” The Times

“When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness.” C S Lewis
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What made the experience of listening to The Silver Chair: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 4 the most enjoyable?

Jeremy Northan really brought the story to life

Which scene did you most enjoy?

With so many scenes, it's difficult to pick one, but I have always liked the scene by the stream. To say more would give away spoilers for those who haven't listened to it all.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There are always varying emotions in the Narnia books.

Any additional comments?

This is another book where not following Aslan's instructions leads to difficulties and Eustace and Jill realised this to their cost at the castle of the Gentle Giants. But they had a wise guide in Puddleglum, even if he did sicken them with his gloomy outlooks. He was a staunch character, though and Aslan's creature through and through. Even when the Prince had the desire to pay a visit to Golg's land, he stopped him going by mentioning Caspian who would prefer to see his son alive.

The book shows how Eustace has changed, especially at school at the beginning and we no longer see the selfish boy of the first five or six chapters of the previous book. For both himself and Jill, it was a race against time, given that events were on foot in Underland which Rilian wasn't aware of.

The majority of the story takes place in the northern lands, and as we travel with the children, we meet the Northern Giants referred to in other books. I particularly like the description Lewis gives of the way the children's attitudes changed after the Lady of the Green Kirtle directed them to the Gentle Giants and with the blizzard conditions they had to battle against, one can understand how they must have felt.

A Race Against Time

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One of my favourites in the Narnia series - a great story and as an adult I can appreciate the allegorical aspect.
Beautifully narrated.

Marvellous 6th Narnia Tale

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Good book. I have always liked the films and thought they were 10/10, and I can easily say the same for the books, congratulations to both the author, and the narrator

I like it

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Great story. couldn't stop listening. loved it
unusual pronunciation of Aslan was a little odd.

excellent, compelling

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Great. Loved this book.. Love an adventure and I hope it is made into a movie. I love the sliver chair. Thanks

Great. Love an adventure

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It is very many years since I last read the Sliver Chair. I did although remember it as one of my favourite of the these books. It did not disappoint.

Childhood re visited

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This and the Voyage of the dawn treader are the two best in the series. Most of the plot turns you can see coming a mile off with this book... but I guess it is for children. very much liked the narration.

Predictable in places but one of best in series

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Pleasure to listen to.
Enjoyed the musical accompaniment to this clear storytelling. Accomplished vocal characterisations. Probably my favourite in the series so far.

Pleasure to listen to.

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This chronicle is one to savour. C S Lewis is superb in salting his story with a side-ways glances on the world in which he is writing: experimental education, and bullying open this particular story. He also shows that he is ever creative, bringing in new characters and dimensions. Jill Pole provides strong interest, but it is Puddleglum that wins my prize for the outstanding character who amuses and surprises throughout. He is the character with a sound compass, glum as he may appear. For me this is a more satisfying adventure than The Voyage. The audio-book is superbly performed by Jermey Northam. His voicing of Glimfeather is a hoot (sorry), and his Puddleglum is so endearing. This series rings the changes in performers with each chronicle; it was a brave and rewarding. I look forward to Patrick Stewart in the last in this important set of tales. This audio-book is thoroughly recommended.

What a Performance and What a Chronicle

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Sublimely narrated by Jeremy Northam.
Laugh out loud moments thanks to Puddleglum.
Another glorious listen.

So sad there's only one more book to go.

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