This book grabs your attention from the very beginning with its vivid descriptions and it also keeps you guessing as to what will happen next. While it is not really a mystery book, it does have some elements of mystery and that is part of what makes it so intriguing. I recommend this book to both children and adults. As a child it was one of my favorite books and read it so many times that I had practically memorized it. For adults who for one reason or another have not yet read it, they really need to because they are missing out. Even if you have already seen the movie, you want to take the time to also read the book. Another thing that makes the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe interesting is that it is set in both the real world as in London, England and the fantasy world that is in Narnia. Thus creating a unique atmosphere as well as exploring the challenges that people in the real world have in understanding what goes on in fantasy worlds.
Another reason why this book is great for both adults and children is that while it entertains and seems like a great story for children it is also full of symbolism. For Christians you will find that this book is full of Christian symbolism and can be compared to the Bible or works of scripture in the sense that there is a lot more to this book than what there seems to be at the surface. C.S. Lewis is sending a clear message to his readers about salvation, grace and sin.
Furthermore the characters and plot are both very well developed making this book one of the best and classics that will continue to stand the test of time and that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages for years to come.
