Amazon Review
Children across the globe have bathed in the glow of C S Lewis's land of Narnia since the 1950s when the seven books that make up The Chronicles of Narnia were first published. Now, as new generations look to that magical and fantastical land for pleasure and escape, the seven Chronicles are presented together for the first time in one magnificent volume, The Complete Chronicles of Narnia.

With the original, traditional, black-and-white illustrations delicately and impeccably restored in glorious colour by Pauline Baynes, this beautiful book makes for a stunning addition to any bookshelf. Whether taking a trip down memory lane, back to the days when you were first captivated by Aslan, Cair Paravel and the White Witch, or introducing the wonders of Narnia to the latest generation, The Complete Chronicles of Narnia is the most enchanting way to retrace the magical journey that begins just behind the wardrobe. --Susan Harrison

I tried in high school- got about half way through and then gave them away because I thought they were lame. Seven years later, I think, I probably just didn't know how to appreciate the classics back then (Nevermind that I read Shakespeare obsessively since age 10) Now that I'm gown and more patient, I should give them another shot. After all, I loved the movies!

Nope! Wrong! Sure, now that I'm a proper adult, I have the discipline to force myself to finish a series of books I don't particularly like, but I haven't developed the capacity to enjoy these books.

The story isn't bad, but the lack of description, the simple writing and the folksy feel of them just don't reach me. Perhaps I'm just not one for children's books.

Nothing but love for Lewis, but it's just not my thing.