A Race Against Time

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.

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I like it

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

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excellent, compelling

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

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Predictable in places but one of best in series

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.

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Pleasure to listen to.

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

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Great children's story wonderfully told.

Happy memories of this story from childhood wonderfully brought to life. A really enjoyable experience.

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Very good reading

Excellent reading of one of the most interesting of the Narnia chronicles. Jeremy Northam does not talk down to the listener, and has the ability to slide into the background so he becomes invisible in the world created by the story - perfect.

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Great. Love an adventure

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

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Childhood re visited

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.

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

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

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