It's amazing isn't? Aslan showed me Jesus in a new light. It made want to know Jesus better and spend more time with Him. I'll keep you in prayer. Depression is tough. But it's amazing how God can speak to us through those times, listen for His leading. I'm so glad Aslan brings you that encouragement.
Amen halleluja, that is exactly what CS lewis wanted to present in this book, the Providence of God Himself in our lives, though we don’t always see it.
I’ve been sick for a week, and recently realized it was Gods way of drawing me away from sin i had been committing, so that i may rely on Him totally. I thank Him for that. Remember, power is made perfect in weakness. Thankyou for your testimony!
The Horse and His Boy is my favorite C.S. Lewis book not just my favorite Narnia book. Bree and Shasta's adventure is an allegory for the journey of life. Expect hardships but the light is there
14:02 im not crying you're crying. Honestly, man, thank you for this. It's a bit niche to find true narnia fans, but you certainly bring it with enthusiasm and graciousness. I particularly love the theological context and deeper look that you take, which is so very often misread or missing. So thank you.
I love talking about C.S. Lewis! Thank you for letting me know you want more. The Silver Chair is the next one I plan to talk about. Let me know what other C.S. Lewis books you'd like me to discuss.
If you think about it, all the run aways gain some kind of development. Shasta learns how to not only be brave and victorious but learn of Asians greatly presence, Aravis learns to appreciate Shasta for his acts and even learns that the lonely life is not the life she truly desires at the end of the day, just one she thought she would want. Bree learns that he may not be the heroic narnian horse he’s been picturing himself to be. And even Hwin learns to defend there selves especially towards Bree. It’s one to thing to have a whole cast of characters to have an arc but they’re so fleshed out.
The moment I finished this book I knew it was my favorite of the series and one of my favorite books in general. Even over a decade later my opinion hasn’t changed. As you said, it does a marvelous job of demonstrating God’s hand in even the darkest moments of our lives. In addition to that it also does a great job of portraying an allegory for the Christian journey. We begin in a broken world, deep down knowing we don’t belong here. Then God calls us to trust in him and make the journey to the place he’s prepared for us. We set off and struggle with the obstacles of the world. Sometimes God helps us with them in obvious ways, and sometimes we’re unable to see his hand until afterwards when we have the benefit of hindsight. Eventually, after we’ve humbled ourselves before God, he will lead us to where we are truly free. What’s more, the book is just a great adventure. It’s exciting, tense, and atmospheric, but it also knows how to have fun with itself. Bree’s continued humiliation and the banter between characters provide great comic relief. I especially love the dynamic between Shasta and Aravis, and the way Lewis describes its resolution is one of the best examples of his signature wit. It’s a phenomenal story that gives a great shake-up to the series.
This was the audio book I listened to the most. ...until ‘The Silver Chair’ began to grow on me near the end of my time in middle school. Anyway, favorite string of quotes from the audio book: “Child, do you know why I tore you?” “N-No?” “Every blow, tear-for-tear, throb-for-throb, blood-for-blood... were equal to the lashings placed up your servant’s back for the drugged sleep *you* cast upon her.” AND “Child, I’m telling you *your* story, not hers. No one is told anyone’s story but his own.*
This book about twin boys ,Cor and Corrin, that was written for Joy Gresham's twin boys, Doug and David, is one of my favorite Narnia stories for all the reason you discussed! That mountain walk with Aslan always fills me with faith when I am having a Shasta kind of day, week, month, etc! Loved to see the Pevensies as adult kings and queens. Even Peter is mentioned briefly, off fighting giants ( I used to imagine 2 or 3 scenes with Peter along with other warriors from LWW that he brought with him to battle against those giants... outsmarting them and then making a peace treaty where the Giants offer tribute to Narnia -- which is mentioned in later books). We hear about the Golden Age many times but THIS book is really the only extended look into that time. I loved that part! Plus learning all about Archenland. The last thing I will mention is the Mercy of Aslan to Prince Rabadash. The warnings Aslan gave him..." It stands at the door now..." And even while he has cursed Aslan, Aslan shows GREAT mercy! CS Lewis' grasp of mercy is a giant, lighted arrow pointing us to the mercy of JESUS! Thanks for another faith inspiring and fun video! Further up and further in!
The Horse and His Boy is my personal favorite book in the Narnia series. I am actually rather relieved that no one has produced any film adaptations of this book, because I'm terrified that they will ruin the spiritual message at its core. However, I have heard great things about the Logos Theatre stage production (I wish I courd see it 😢). I'm praying that Netflix does this book justice, if they proceed with their planned Narnia adaptations.
My favorite book in the series. It shows that even though you cant see where you are in Gods plan, even though you cant see two steps ahead of you, he's always there and moving you to his goal for your life.
What really stands out to me about this book as well is everything Aravis was going through. Sure she grew up in luxury but I can't imagine the fear she must have felt at the prospect of marrying Ahoshta. I would think that being forced to marry someone at any age let alone that (far too) early age, especially someone you absolutely do not want to marry would be a fear in most Calormen girls minds. Of course they are taught that its "normal", and for Lasaraleen it seemed to work out ok I suppose, but in reality that is just terrifying. I mean look at how frightened Aravis was by this, she was literally going to kill herself. I'm sure she was excited to go north instead, but every second in Calormen was agonizing for her. She must have felt so trapped and afraid of being discovered, yet she was conflicted with pride by wanting to still be treated like royalty. I think anyone would have that reaction in any case, when your world is turned upside down and everything you know is gone so I don't want to be too hard on her. But yeah, I could feel myself holding my breath through this book for her sake and I think we can see Aslan's love shown in a powerful way through his interaction with her as well as Shasta. She has all potential to be a kind and caring person, but she had to learn what it was like to be in her servant's position and feel the pain her actions caused that girl. Yet Aslan speaks to her so lovingly. There is just so much growth in all the characters in this book, it is truly something beautiful and encouraging to see. And of course the love and the perfect plan of Aslan is shown so powerfully.
Yeah, Aravis' story line and character growth is another analysis unto itself. The fear she felt, the faith she stepped out in, and the love of Aslan is all so powerful in this story. And Aslan's plan for her and how it all came together was so good.
@@ChrisDurban of course I wanna say that I loved how you discussed Shasta's life and view point in this video, I was just mentioning what came to my mind as well.
@@kimberlylucjak2441 I totally get that. I just picked a direction because there are so many! Aravis is a great character and your thoughts on her story are excellent, thank you for sharing what came to your mind.
At the risk of RUclips censorship although Calorman & #Ottoman aren't exactly equal it is not hard to see which religion Lewis is critiquing in these books.
This was one of my favorites. Growing up I had only seem the BCC mini series and the Disney movie. I attempted to read the series but it never grabbed my full attention. I found the audio book on Audible and I listened to the series two years ago. I have loved each book and have listened multiple times. This book kept me on th edge of my seat. When you thought the plot was going one way, I totally changes. The pevensie cameo really made me happy. Love seeing them as adults. The humor in there being a set of identical twins was great.
This used to be my least favorite book, but every time I read it it just takes me deeper into new layers, the story is a lot of fun, and like you said it keeps you on tbe edge of your seat. Plus, the Theological message in this one is pretty amazing! Thanks for watching!
It isn't my favorite book, I'm reading the sixth Chronicle right now and so far my favorite is either Dawn Treader or Silver Chair. But by far my favorite scene in THAHB is when Bree is pontificating about how Aslan is only symbolically a lion as Aslan creeps behind him and finally Bree's speech is interrupted when Aslan's whiskers touch him. I actually burst out laughing. =')
I just revisited A Horse and His Boy a couple of weeks ago. You have done a wonderful summary. Of all of the books, I think I'm most fond of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe because that's where I fell in love with the series. 🦁
I'm happy for you, the fact you still have faith is mindbending to me. My faith was beaten out of me when I was still a child, and I fear I will never find it again.
I am so sorry to hear about that. What you say reminds me of this father whose son was sick and possessed. He brought his son to Jesus' disciples and they couldn't cast out the demon. So Jesus shows up, “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”” Mark 9:23-24 NLT And Jesus healed his son. I don't know how faith was beaten out of you, and I don't know your life story. But I have had times where it's hard to believe. I think any believer can say the same. But with God all things are possible. I really appreciate you not only watching, but sharing that.
@@ChrisDurban i thank you good sir, for taking your time to read our comments. Well to use your own words, allow me to invite you to my pity party. When i was 5 my deadbeat mother got a very wealthy boyfriend. He started right away by letting us know he was the new man in the house, by beating the living crap out of me and my little brother and because he had a sh*t load of money, my mother turned away and that was our life the next 7 years, and it wasn't just once in a while, it was multipel times a week, and I feel like he was turned on by the power he felt of beating defenseless children. We lived that way for so long it became kind of normal, at the least we wasn't expecting anything to ever change, I got a friend whos das worked at the same place at my stepfather, he told me one day that his father came home with a smile on his face telling his family that "Freddy has a twisted sense of humour. Right before he left he said, see you tomorrow i'm going home to beat Simon." they didn't know so they had answered "yeah give him one from me aswell" "yeah beat him up good" when i heard that something broke inside me and I snapped and social services was called and I were taken to a institution for poorly socialized teenagers. This ironically was the best period of my life. Long story short i turned 18, commited an armed robbery on a gas station, was sent to prison, was knocked out cold in the hallway and (i believe) that he either raped me or sodomized me while I was knocked put cold on the floor. All I know is that I've had problems with my rectum ever since that day. I was treated as a dog by my fellow inmates for the next 18 months, I was released again and abandoned by all my friends and the remaining family members i had because I "had changed" and I have been alone with my dog ever since, for about 9 long years, I see other people every day, I just don't talk to anyone, that is very depressing seeing happy people smiling on the street with their loved ones. I met a woman 3 years ago and fell in love, I thought she loved me to, but turned out she was just using me to pay for her daughters upcoming "konfirmation" I don't know the english Word for it. When the party was over, so was our relationship. This left me in a terrible state of mind and took the last bit of faith out of me. Maybe i just need to grow up and pull myself together. That was the very short story of my life.
@@n.u.k.2188 That's really intense. With all of that I can see why you struggle with having faith. I know I don't have the right answers, nor do I know why stuff like that happens other than man's free will. I don't think it's about growing up and putting yourself together. I think it's about coming to God just as you are now. With the hurt, the lack of faith, all of it. God loves you and He is just, His justice is coming to the world. Sometimes the hard part is trusting Him with that, but you can. He also loves mercy. But the point is He loves and sees you, come as you are. And I recommend finding a church with people who've had these struggles and have a support group. You're not alone and there are others who can speak into your life far better than I can. I appreciate your courage and vulnerability to share. I can see that courage being a blessing to so many.
OMG Thank you for this summary. All I can say is that you revealed something to me about my challenges and success in battling them in your description of Shasta's review with Aslan. Aslan was always with him and he was given a better perspective of his life and what he was supposed ro do.
You left out the girl, probably by design, but one thing that stands out in my mind is when Aslan is chasing the horses that last leg of their journey he reaches out and cuts her with his paw. She receives the number or stripes her maid received by her lying to her. God is just as well as loving. For the rest, just awesome. Perhaps on my channel I'll begin a Bible study using the characters and character groups from the Lord of the Rings. There's some mighty good sermon material there. I love how you bring the story's teaching back to the Bible. If you didn't I don't think I'd watch another video. Yet what I'm seeing is a young man so in love with Jesus, that he's using these amazing Chronicles of Narnia to bring out Biblical teaching. May eyes and hearts be opened that they may receive Him before it's too late.
Thank you! Yeah, I wanted to talk about the girl, but I found my focus with how Aslan ties Shasta’s story together. Every time I brought up the girl I just went too long. Thank you again for your kind and encouraging words.
Loved your analysis and thought on this book. I was reading the book of Ruth and Esther, questioning the same question: " Where is God in the midst of all this chaos? ". He has kindly pointed me to the fact that He's been sovereign all along even through this book that I'd stumbled upon (plus your video!)
That's awesome! I recently did a study on Esther. There were some who didn't want it included in the Bible back in the day, because the only reference to God is her call to fast. No big miracles, angels, or the supernatural. But we see clearly the hand of God on history. There are times He splits the Red Sea, and there are times His hand is more subtle and behind the scenes. Either way His plan wins, and either way we see He has never left us or forsaken us.
Delighted to find your channel. My personal life relates to this book The Horse and his Boy more than any other, so it's been my favorite since first read. However, there are snippets of the other books that really touch my heart as well, like Eustace at the pool of dead skins in Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! My two favorites are Magician's Nephew and The Last Battle. But all the books have so much that touch my heart as well. Like The Silver Chair, the scene where Puddleglum sticks his foot in the fire to clear his mind of the Witch's deceit. Such great books!
The last time I read this book was elementary school, even though i owned that collection and a separate box set, so until this year I straight up thought the Calormen were Color Men.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! There are two orders you can read them. The original order Lewis wrote them in and Chronological. But however you read they are great books!
@@ChrisDurban well this one was actually the last one i read cuz our bookbus didnt have it so i read the other books and didnt get to read it till secondary school, i teared up when i read that Caspian died
This was always my favorite book of the Chronicles and it's extremely frustrating to have it be so as every Narnia effort so far falls apart before it gets to Shasta and Aravis. As boy I fell in love with Aravis and she's always been one of my favorite characters. A woman who can be so beautiful and refined and yet without fear, to be so loyal to her companions and move on a difficult trip without complaint. There are so many who poo-poo her disdain for her friend in Tashbaan, or even try to make her into some kind of tom boy or (a few) who try to ascribe questionable preferences to her. I suppose these people have never met a country girl from a well to do family before, who can hold her own with the rough and tumble and still be ladylike and refined. I await your video on Aravis with great impatience! I know you'll give her her due.
I just read the horse and his boy and its an amazing book! Even that this is not the best of the first 3 that a read so far, i understand and apreciate the themes. Actually the more a think about the better it gets. Thank you for this vídeos Durban, im having such a a great time reading narnia, so thanks for these videos and thanks for bringing the god's word to our lives trough these vídeos!!! God and Aslam bless you man!
It should have been Edmond and Lucy and a little bit of Susan because Edmond and Lucy are there at the battle with Lucy being one of the Archers while Susan I believe went back to Narnia. Overall this book had some of the best quotes Aslan has ever said throughout the series.
I don’t think so, while Susan does not go to the war like Lucy and Edmund, Susan is the most relevant of the siblings in this book Plot-wise, without her there would not even be a conflict since is due to the obsetion that Rabadash has in her that the war is declare and she is the sole reason of the Pevensies being in Calormen, and simply has much more dialogue than Lucy who only comes at the end for the war and her participation in it is not even described a side from her being an archer.
I really enjoy your videos and analysis... we started the series as part of our newly formed book club which covers classic fiction... we are doing Narnia in chronological order (sort of) so this is the 3rd book so far in the series and we are really enjoying them! Looking forward to the others! Be Blessed with God’s peace!
I found you through the crazy algorithm of RUclips, thanks to already being a subscriber to "Into the Wardrobe", and it's an instant subscribe for me! The Horse and his Boy is probably my favorite of the series, though it's a hard call as they're all fantastic in their own way. I look forward to going through all your analysis videos just to appreciate the depth you put into your research while still keeping it accessible to anyone from the intended youth age for whom C.S. Lewis wrote the novels up to the adults who still love them. P.S. love the OG Ninja Turtle on the shelf over your shoulder ... I'm thinking Raphael?
Yes, I believe that is Raphael! I love Into The Wardrobe. I just watched part 2 of his Tash video, it was soo good! I agree, each Narnia book has its own unique perspective and message and they're all so good. C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. I dived into the Space Trilogy as well and I'm debating what's next. I'm so glad you found this channel, and I'm so excited to have you as a sub!
The reason I loved this book as my favorite in the series is probably because it sticks out like a sore thumb. It doesn't focus on the related five characters (Peter, Susan, Edmond, Lucy, and Eustice {hope I spelled that one right}).
Both most and least favourite. Most -- as a reader, for the reason you stated. Least -- as a fan fic writer, for the reason the dialogue Aslan with Bree underlines the concept of "parallel incarnation" which I find theologically objectionable ... making me wonder how to deal with it. But, again, as a reader, a very beautiful book!
now after hearing your review, explanation and review, it is now my favourite! Amazing book review from you once again Durban my man! God bless, Shalom~
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. These Narnia books are very insightful, and when I was 18 and read them for the first time it made want to know God better.
So happy to have discovered your channel! Great analysis here. Also am curious about your name! I live in South Africa about an hour away from a city called Durban
Durban is my name. I’ve always wondered if there was a connection to Durban South Africa but I have no idea. I’ve never been there, but I’d love to visit.
@@ChrisDurban Super cool! Well if you ever make it this side of the world we’d be happy to host you, being a family of book lovers ourselves. Probably an odd thing for a stranger on the internet to say but… 😅
Aslan was the cat the comforted Shasta when he camped alone outside the city, the lion that brought hom and Arvis together, and he was The Lion that watched over Shasta all his life.
I don’t think I ever questioned where God is with human troubles. We cause 90% of the troubles human suffer, and we are the ones responsible for supporting each other in those troubles.
Because Aravis drugged her nurse to escape. And her nurse got whipped. So the scratch she got was lash for lash what the nurse got. Now, I'm not sure God disciplines quit like that. But He does discipline us as a loving Father. So I assume that's the picture Lewis was going for.
@@ChrisDurban arhhh okok, didnt make that connection. My theory was way off, i was thinking along "by his stripes we are healed" and that she was some kind of princess/only child so she was paying for them to enter narnia. Hahahaz. But yeah, our heavenly father does "child-train" us, and it means us feel secure that we are being watched and loved. Better to cry now, than alone in some jail or drugged up in a ghetto. Thanks Durban for the insights! Stay safe and healthy during this period!
@@ChrisDurban was just thinking how CS Lewis took a nice touch to add this. Kinda similar to Joseph and Leban 7years....but hey, she got healed almost instant by the coolest hermit! And i guess he childtrains only his children, not someone other's children...children who have a placed in Narnia which he already paid for. :))
My favorite is actually this book. My only issue is that most of the characters are muslim stereotypes and Lewis seemed to be working through his own prejudices with the calmorean characters. That fisherman could have easily come from any culture of seafarers and it's still annoying that Aravis seems to be the only good character. Aravis is still one of my favorites.
I'm glad this is one of your favorite books. I've heard that before about the stereotypes. But Aravis wasn't the only good Calormen. Look at The Last Battle, and without spoilers how Lewis portrays the noble heart of one of the Calorman. I really think what Lewis was trying to portray was the evilness of the god Tash.
@@ChrisDurban I remember Emeth as well as Aravis, but both of them are definitely mentioned as children. My issue isn't that Emeth & Aravis are good calmoreans. My issue is that unlike Caspain and the Pevensies, Emeth & Aravis don't get much more support than a few talking animals. If they are trying to lead people to being better, then I think more help then 2 horses and 1 Sarcastic Cat is needed (and wasn't the cat a traitor, too?). Not a whole army, just enough to reasonably show that the kids aren't the only people rejecting the culture.
I love reading Lewis and I agree with this analysis of his writing. Pointing out that he had some prejudice, albeit a likely subconscious one, doesn't take away from his work. It just gives us a reminder that he was human. As a biracial person, I seldom get to read stories where the heroes look like me, which is unfortunate but not the fault of writers who write what they know. If you look at works of the likes of Lewis and Tolkien you see that the heroes are western and Anglo Saxon, and the villains or subjugated peoples are not. Lewis makes multiple references to "savages" in his space trilogy and the inferiority of such people. I don't think he was racist, just mistaken in his ethnocentric thinking. Again, this isn't to bash him but to remind us that he was human like the rest of us.
@@MostlyJoshin Indeed he was human like the rest of us. And from a totally different time period. But it is worth pointing Emmeth, a Calormen in the Last Battle, was seen as noble and heroic.
@@MostlyJoshin I actually agree with you Josh. My real complaint is that I want "more" people like Aravais, not that I want Aravais to go away. Aravais is obviously a lonely girl and I want her to have friends in her story, but none of her so called "friends" seem sincere or even concerned for her safety. My complaint comes from the fact that lewis could have given her a background that included at least a few close friends, but he didn't. I love this story, I said so in my first comment, but I do genuinely feel that Aravais had to go this story without any real friends.
@@ChrisDurban oh, okay. What stuff going to be the most about her Redemption is about how it was done. That Aslan hurt her and have her have the same injury that the slave she drugged, teaching her to be empathetic. A bit extreme, but effective way to teach one empathy.
@@austinmajor3288 That is a powerful image. Always thought it was a bit extreme myself, but I feel like I understand the picture C.S. Lewis was going for. Like you said, she learned empathy. I think it also was meant to communicate Hebrews 12:6, God disciplines those He loves. But I like how when Shasta asked why she was scratched Aslan said, "that's her story not yours." This book has some great moments.
So apparently my instincts about Calormean were "correct" and Lewis was going for a Religous Satire. Did you know the Christian Artist Pauline Baynes hand drew the full concept art for Tashbaan all by herself? Lewis was actually impressed with her skill and wanted to know her source of inspiration. I'm actually thinking that Calormean depictions of Tashbaan were "downgraded" to being kind like Jersulam as somewhat of an allegory for platonic ideals of art (the "real" concept being "reduced" down to something that looks similar, but is actually a knock-off).
I love your Narnia reviews. However, there is a name that is being mispronounced and it's driving me nuts. The first syllable, not the second, of the name Calorman is emphasized in the correct pronunciation. Calormen / k ə ˈ l ɔːr m ə n / It's pronounced CAL-or-men. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calormen Please, Please correct the mispronunciation. Thanks for being awesome and doing such extensive research. 👏
It's for sure a far more powerful book, than people realize, especially when it's talked so much as the... Most unpopular. I ended up especially being surprised and in shock at Aravis trying to kill herself in the book, because she didn't want to marry the 60yo ugly man, who... If I recall right... I thought I saw the detail, of the guy being said to be her uncle... 🤢🤮 The big themes I've noticed, seems to be mostly around the false gods the desert land is so infatuated by, and false gods that seems to really just be human bloodlines that are just that... Human... I believe this book sets up alot of important details Christianity, those that doesn't seem to... Be noted over, like that detail about the false gods, and also the human-fear of ghosts, which, to my knowledge, is supposed to actually just be another way fallen angels try to fool humanity. It was DEFINITELY an interesting book, and with far more messed up themes than I was expecting Narnia to get into, for being a novel for kids, and it's making all these Narnia entries far more important and interesting to me, because of how much more adult-focused their Christian allegories can be too.
@@ChrisDurban I have read all the Narnia books. And I don't think a Narnian warhorse would be a pony, whether he's a talking horse or not. I do not remember him being called a pony anywhere. He and Hwin did race elite Calormene cavalry, I know Aslan helped by chasing them for a bit but I don't think ponies could do that. I rode riding horse ponies, they can't even be compared to "proper horses".
Arsheesh gets a bad rap. Think how many years he fed that boy until he was able to do a hand's turn. I expect he felt that Shasta owed him, and he did. As to selling him, impoverished families down the through the ages have done such things. We Americans can count ourselves lucky that we need sell our children only for greed, rather than want.
@@nmoney6655 "I’m black and I’m actually not offended by the middle eastern references" ... Black people aren't Middle Eastern, and plenty of black people are racist against Middle Easterners and Muslims in particular.
A good review of the book, but it could be a little less preachy. I know the story is Christian allegory, but in truth you don't know anything about God, because the Bible is just a book, and a claim, it is not proof. Believe what you will though.
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The title alone brought me here!!!!
The Horse and His Boy is favorite of the entire series of Narnia. Great thoughts here!!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it. The Horse and His Boy is a good one. Reading it through this this time the message really hooked me.
These books are about to put me in tears. Just went through a year of depression, and again and again Aslan is just showing how Good my God is.
It's amazing isn't? Aslan showed me Jesus in a new light. It made want to know Jesus better and spend more time with Him. I'll keep you in prayer. Depression is tough. But it's amazing how God can speak to us through those times, listen for His leading. I'm so glad Aslan brings you that encouragement.
Amen halleluja, that is exactly what CS lewis wanted to present in this book, the Providence of God Himself in our lives, though we don’t always see it.
I’ve been sick for a week, and recently realized it was Gods way of drawing me away from sin i had been committing, so that i may rely on Him totally. I thank Him for that. Remember, power is made perfect in weakness. Thankyou for your testimony!
The Horse and His Boy is my favorite C.S. Lewis book not just my favorite Narnia book. Bree and Shasta's adventure is an allegory for the journey of life. Expect hardships but the light is there
14:02 im not crying you're crying. Honestly, man, thank you for this. It's a bit niche to find true narnia fans, but you certainly bring it with enthusiasm and graciousness. I particularly love the theological context and deeper look that you take, which is so very often misread or missing. So thank you.
Well thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate that and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
@@ChrisDurban I just so happen to be a big fan of fantasy but I like dystopian literature better
Narnia is the way I found your channel! I would love to hear you talk about more CS Lewis.
I love talking about C.S. Lewis! Thank you for letting me know you want more. The Silver Chair is the next one I plan to talk about. Let me know what other C.S. Lewis books you'd like me to discuss.
I’ll have to think of some options!
@@ChrisDurban make a video about the last battle too, please
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@Atchley Monitor I reviewed all 3 :) Great books!!
If you think about it, all the run aways gain some kind of development. Shasta learns how to not only be brave and victorious but learn of Asians greatly presence, Aravis learns to appreciate Shasta for his acts and even learns that the lonely life is not the life she truly desires at the end of the day, just one she thought she would want. Bree learns that he may not be the heroic narnian horse he’s been picturing himself to be. And even Hwin learns to defend there selves especially towards Bree. It’s one to thing to have a whole cast of characters to have an arc but they’re so fleshed out.
The moment I finished this book I knew it was my favorite of the series and one of my favorite books in general. Even over a decade later my opinion hasn’t changed. As you said, it does a marvelous job of demonstrating God’s hand in even the darkest moments of our lives. In addition to that it also does a great job of portraying an allegory for the Christian journey. We begin in a broken world, deep down knowing we don’t belong here. Then God calls us to trust in him and make the journey to the place he’s prepared for us. We set off and struggle with the obstacles of the world. Sometimes God helps us with them in obvious ways, and sometimes we’re unable to see his hand until afterwards when we have the benefit of hindsight. Eventually, after we’ve humbled ourselves before God, he will lead us to where we are truly free.
What’s more, the book is just a great adventure. It’s exciting, tense, and atmospheric, but it also knows how to have fun with itself. Bree’s continued humiliation and the banter between characters provide great comic relief. I especially love the dynamic between Shasta and Aravis, and the way Lewis describes its resolution is one of the best examples of his signature wit. It’s a phenomenal story that gives a great shake-up to the series.
I just sat on my bed and cried when the book ended because I didn’t want it to end
For some reason, this was always my favourite in the series
It's good. It has a lot of great moments, the overall picture of Aslan working all things together for good is pretty amazing.
The Horse and his Boy is my favorite book of the chronicles of Narnia.
This was the audio book I listened to the most.
...until ‘The Silver Chair’ began to grow on me near the end of my time in middle school.
Anyway, favorite string of quotes from the audio book:
“Child, do you know why I tore you?”
“N-No?”
“Every blow, tear-for-tear, throb-for-throb, blood-for-blood... were equal to the lashings placed up your servant’s back for the drugged sleep *you* cast upon her.”
AND
“Child, I’m telling you *your* story, not hers. No one is told anyone’s story but his own.*
This book about twin boys ,Cor and Corrin, that was written for Joy Gresham's twin boys, Doug and David, is one of my favorite Narnia stories for all the reason you discussed! That mountain walk with Aslan always fills me with faith when I am having a Shasta kind of day, week, month, etc! Loved to see the Pevensies as adult kings and queens. Even Peter is mentioned briefly, off fighting giants ( I used to imagine 2 or 3 scenes with Peter along with other warriors from LWW that he brought with him to battle against those giants... outsmarting them and then making a peace treaty where the Giants offer tribute to Narnia -- which is mentioned in later books). We hear about the Golden Age many times but THIS book is really the only extended look into that time. I loved that part! Plus learning all about Archenland. The last thing I will mention is the Mercy of Aslan to Prince Rabadash. The warnings Aslan gave him..." It stands at the door now..." And even while he has cursed Aslan, Aslan shows GREAT mercy! CS Lewis' grasp of mercy is a giant, lighted arrow pointing us to the mercy of JESUS! Thanks for another faith inspiring and fun video! Further up and further in!
The Gresham boys were not twins.
The Horse and His Boy is my personal favorite book in the Narnia series. I am actually rather relieved that no one has produced any film adaptations of this book, because I'm terrified that they will ruin the spiritual message at its core. However, I have heard great things about the Logos Theatre stage production (I wish I courd see it 😢). I'm praying that Netflix does this book justice, if they proceed with their planned Narnia adaptations.
It was my favorite book of the series! but never found anyone to agree with me ever. Thank you
This was my favorite of all the Narnia books. Thank you for covering it -- and in such a fantastic manner!
My favorite book in the series. It shows that even though you cant see where you are in Gods plan, even though you cant see two steps ahead of you, he's always there and moving you to his goal for your life.
Amen!
Thank you for this video! God Bless!
What really stands out to me about this book as well is everything Aravis was going through. Sure she grew up in luxury but I can't imagine the fear she must have felt at the prospect of marrying Ahoshta. I would think that being forced to marry someone at any age let alone that (far too) early age, especially someone you absolutely do not want to marry would be a fear in most Calormen girls minds. Of course they are taught that its "normal", and for Lasaraleen it seemed to work out ok I suppose, but in reality that is just terrifying. I mean look at how frightened Aravis was by this, she was literally going to kill herself. I'm sure she was excited to go north instead, but every second in Calormen was agonizing for her. She must have felt so trapped and afraid of being discovered, yet she was conflicted with pride by wanting to still be treated like royalty. I think anyone would have that reaction in any case, when your world is turned upside down and everything you know is gone so I don't want to be too hard on her.
But yeah, I could feel myself holding my breath through this book for her sake and I think we can see Aslan's love shown in a powerful way through his interaction with her as well as Shasta. She has all potential to be a kind and caring person, but she had to learn what it was like to be in her servant's position and feel the pain her actions caused that girl. Yet Aslan speaks to her so lovingly.
There is just so much growth in all the characters in this book, it is truly something beautiful and encouraging to see. And of course the love and the perfect plan of Aslan is shown so powerfully.
Yeah, Aravis' story line and character growth is another analysis unto itself. The fear she felt, the faith she stepped out in, and the love of Aslan is all so powerful in this story. And Aslan's plan for her and how it all came together was so good.
@@ChrisDurban of course I wanna say that I loved how you discussed Shasta's life and view point in this video, I was just mentioning what came to my mind as well.
@@kimberlylucjak2441 I totally get that. I just picked a direction because there are so many! Aravis is a great character and your thoughts on her story are excellent, thank you for sharing what came to your mind.
At the risk of RUclips censorship although Calorman & #Ottoman aren't exactly equal it is not hard to see which religion Lewis is critiquing in these books.
@@ChrisDurban Aravis is actually one of my favorite characters of all time besides Katniss Everdeen from the hunger games
This was one of my favorites. Growing up I had only seem the BCC mini series and the Disney movie. I attempted to read the series but it never grabbed my full attention. I found the audio book on Audible and I listened to the series two years ago. I have loved each book and have listened multiple times.
This book kept me on th edge of my seat. When you thought the plot was going one way, I totally changes. The pevensie cameo really made me happy. Love seeing them as adults. The humor in there being a set of identical twins was great.
This used to be my least favorite book, but every time I read it it just takes me deeper into new layers, the story is a lot of fun, and like you said it keeps you on tbe edge of your seat. Plus, the Theological message in this one is pretty amazing! Thanks for watching!
This is an amazing allegorical study! Thank you!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@@ChrisDurban No problem! Complement well deserved! Your passion for the Gospel through Narnia is a blessing!
It isn't my favorite book, I'm reading the sixth Chronicle right now and so far my favorite is either Dawn Treader or Silver Chair. But by far my favorite scene in THAHB is when Bree is pontificating about how Aslan is only symbolically a lion as Aslan creeps behind him and finally Bree's speech is interrupted when Aslan's whiskers touch him. I actually burst out laughing. =')
Its mine personally it’s not at the end when everyone dies or at the beginning when it’s boring
that was so good 🥺
Thank you 😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I LOVE ALL THE SEVEN BOOKS SINCE EACH HAS A DIFFERENT ROLE TO FULFILLED.
I just revisited A Horse and His Boy a couple of weeks ago. You have done a wonderful summary. Of all of the books, I think I'm most fond of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe because that's where I fell in love with the series. 🦁
I'm happy for you, the fact you still have faith is mindbending to me. My faith was beaten out of me when I was still a child, and I fear I will never find it again.
I am so sorry to hear about that. What you say reminds me of this father whose son was sick and possessed. He brought his son to Jesus' disciples and they couldn't cast out the demon. So Jesus shows up, “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”” Mark 9:23-24 NLT And Jesus healed his son. I don't know how faith was beaten out of you, and I don't know your life story. But I have had times where it's hard to believe. I think any believer can say the same. But with God all things are possible. I really appreciate you not only watching, but sharing that.
@@ChrisDurban i thank you good sir, for taking your time to read our comments. Well to use your own words, allow me to invite you to my pity party. When i was 5 my deadbeat mother got a very wealthy boyfriend. He started right away by letting us know he was the new man in the house, by beating the living crap out of me and my little brother and because he had a sh*t load of money, my mother turned away and that was our life the next 7 years, and it wasn't just once in a while, it was multipel times a week, and I feel like he was turned on by the power he felt of beating defenseless children. We lived that way for so long it became kind of normal, at the least we wasn't expecting anything to ever change, I got a friend whos das worked at the same place at my stepfather, he told me one day that his father came home with a smile on his face telling his family that "Freddy has a twisted sense of humour. Right before he left he said, see you tomorrow i'm going home to beat Simon." they didn't know so they had answered "yeah give him one from me aswell" "yeah beat him up good" when i heard that something broke inside me and I snapped and social services was called and I were taken to a institution for poorly socialized teenagers. This ironically was the best period of my life. Long story short i turned 18, commited an armed robbery on a gas station, was sent to prison, was knocked out cold in the hallway and (i believe) that he either raped me or sodomized me while I was knocked put cold on the floor. All I know is that I've had problems with my rectum ever since that day. I was treated as a dog by my fellow inmates for the next 18 months, I was released again and abandoned by all my friends and the remaining family members i had because I "had changed" and I have been alone with my dog ever since, for about 9 long years, I see other people every day, I just don't talk to anyone, that is very depressing seeing happy people smiling on the street with their loved ones. I met a woman 3 years ago and fell in love, I thought she loved me to, but turned out she was just using me to pay for her daughters upcoming "konfirmation" I don't know the english Word for it. When the party was over, so was our relationship. This left me in a terrible state of mind and took the last bit of faith out of me. Maybe i just need to grow up and pull myself together. That was the very short story of my life.
@@n.u.k.2188 That's really intense. With all of that I can see why you struggle with having faith. I know I don't have the right answers, nor do I know why stuff like that happens other than man's free will. I don't think it's about growing up and putting yourself together. I think it's about coming to God just as you are now. With the hurt, the lack of faith, all of it. God loves you and He is just, His justice is coming to the world. Sometimes the hard part is trusting Him with that, but you can. He also loves mercy. But the point is He loves and sees you, come as you are. And I recommend finding a church with people who've had these struggles and have a support group. You're not alone and there are others who can speak into your life far better than I can. I appreciate your courage and vulnerability to share. I can see that courage being a blessing to so many.
OMG Thank you for this summary. All I can say is that you revealed something to me about my challenges and success in battling them in your description of Shasta's review with Aslan. Aslan was always with him and he was given a better perspective of his life and what he was supposed ro do.
You left out the girl, probably by design, but one thing that stands out in my mind is when Aslan is chasing the horses that last leg of their journey he reaches out and cuts her with his paw. She receives the number or stripes her maid received by her lying to her. God is just as well as loving. For the rest, just awesome. Perhaps on my channel I'll begin a Bible study using the characters and character groups from the Lord of the Rings. There's some mighty good sermon material there. I love how you bring the story's teaching back to the Bible. If you didn't I don't think I'd watch another video. Yet what I'm seeing is a young man so in love with Jesus, that he's using these amazing Chronicles of Narnia to bring out Biblical teaching. May eyes and hearts be opened that they may receive Him before it's too late.
Thank you! Yeah, I wanted to talk about the girl, but I found my focus with how Aslan ties Shasta’s story together. Every time I brought up the girl I just went too long. Thank you again for your kind and encouraging words.
@@ChrisDurban I totally understand, and you kept yourself on POINT, even leaving the girl out. Great job.
It make's me wish there was prequel to this story because I would love to know about Bree and Hwin's lives among the Calormens.
I love this book. It has maybe the best characterisation in the Narnia series.
Really enjoyed your review of this book. I have just started reading the series. I am now on the Dawn Treader.
Nice! Dawn Treader is great!
How to turn my least favourite book of the series into one of my favourites?
This video.(Not joking).
That's awesome! So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Passion is infectious.
Thank you for talking about Narnia 😍
You are welcome. I love Narnia and love talking about it! With it coming to Netflix soon there will be even more talk!
Thanks, great video. I'm halfway through the book now.
Loved your analysis and thought on this book. I was reading the book of Ruth and Esther, questioning the same question: " Where is God in the midst of all this chaos? ". He has kindly pointed me to the fact that He's been sovereign all along even through this book that I'd stumbled upon (plus your video!)
That's awesome! I recently did a study on Esther. There were some who didn't want it included in the Bible back in the day, because the only reference to God is her call to fast. No big miracles, angels, or the supernatural. But we see clearly the hand of God on history. There are times He splits the Red Sea, and there are times His hand is more subtle and behind the scenes. Either way His plan wins, and either way we see He has never left us or forsaken us.
This is my favorite book!
Delighted to find your channel. My personal life relates to this book The Horse and his Boy more than any other, so it's been my favorite since first read. However, there are snippets of the other books that really touch my heart as well, like Eustace at the pool of dead skins in Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! My two favorites are Magician's Nephew and The Last Battle. But all the books have so much that touch my heart as well. Like The Silver Chair, the scene where Puddleglum sticks his foot in the fire to clear his mind of the Witch's deceit. Such great books!
The horse and his boy is actually my personal favorite book in the series
The last time I read this book was elementary school, even though i owned that collection and a separate box set, so until this year I straight up thought the Calormen were Color Men.
1:33 _"right after The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe"_
Na ... between second last and last chapters of mentioned!
I have realized i read all the books in the wrong order, this is a good video explaining about the book though
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! There are two orders you can read them. The original order Lewis wrote them in and Chronological. But however you read they are great books!
@@ChrisDurban well this one was actually the last one i read cuz our bookbus didnt have it so i read the other books and didnt get to read it till secondary school, i teared up when i read that Caspian died
We're going to be discussing this book in this season of Pints With Jack. Might you be interested in being interviewed?
This was always my favorite book of the Chronicles and it's extremely frustrating to have it be so as every Narnia effort so far falls apart before it gets to Shasta and Aravis. As boy I fell in love with Aravis and she's always been one of my favorite characters. A woman who can be so beautiful and refined and yet without fear, to be so loyal to her companions and move on a difficult trip without complaint. There are so many who poo-poo her disdain for her friend in Tashbaan, or even try to make her into some kind of tom boy or (a few) who try to ascribe questionable preferences to her. I suppose these people have never met a country girl from a well to do family before, who can hold her own with the rough and tumble and still be ladylike and refined. I await your video on Aravis with great impatience! I know you'll give her her due.
We'll be reading this book on our podcast, Pints With Jack, in a month or so. Might you be open to being interviewed about it?
I just read the horse and his boy and its an amazing book! Even that this is not the best of the first 3 that a read so far, i understand and apreciate the themes. Actually the more a think about the better it gets. Thank you for this vídeos Durban, im having such a a great time reading narnia, so thanks for these videos and thanks for bringing the god's word to our lives trough these vídeos!!! God and Aslam bless you man!
Thank you so much for this insightful analysis. God bless you!
Wow. This is awesome
Thank you! These are some of my favorite books!
The Horse and His Boy is my favorite Narnia book.
Mine too
It should have been Edmond and Lucy and a little bit of Susan because Edmond and Lucy are there at the battle with Lucy being one of the Archers while Susan I believe went back to Narnia. Overall this book had some of the best quotes Aslan has ever said throughout the series.
I don’t think so, while Susan does not go to the war like Lucy and Edmund, Susan is the most relevant of the siblings in this book Plot-wise, without her there would not even be a conflict since is due to the obsetion that Rabadash has in her that the war is declare and she is the sole reason of the Pevensies being in Calormen, and simply has much more dialogue than Lucy who only comes at the end for the war and her participation in it is not even described a side from her being an archer.
Amen yes aslan be praised
I really enjoy your videos and analysis... we started the series as part of our newly formed book club which covers classic fiction... we are doing Narnia in chronological order (sort of) so this is the 3rd book so far in the series and we are really enjoying them! Looking forward to the others! Be Blessed with God’s peace!
I found you through the crazy algorithm of RUclips, thanks to already being a subscriber to "Into the Wardrobe", and it's an instant subscribe for me! The Horse and his Boy is probably my favorite of the series, though it's a hard call as they're all fantastic in their own way. I look forward to going through all your analysis videos just to appreciate the depth you put into your research while still keeping it accessible to anyone from the intended youth age for whom C.S. Lewis wrote the novels up to the adults who still love them.
P.S. love the OG Ninja Turtle on the shelf over your shoulder ... I'm thinking Raphael?
Yes, I believe that is Raphael! I love Into The Wardrobe. I just watched part 2 of his Tash video, it was soo good!
I agree, each Narnia book has its own unique perspective and message and they're all so good. C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. I dived into the Space Trilogy as well and I'm debating what's next.
I'm so glad you found this channel, and I'm so excited to have you as a sub!
The reason I loved this book as my favorite in the series is probably because it sticks out like a sore thumb. It doesn't focus on the related five characters (Peter, Susan, Edmond, Lucy, and Eustice {hope I spelled that one right}).
Both most and least favourite.
Most -- as a reader, for the reason you stated.
Least -- as a fan fic writer, for the reason the dialogue Aslan with Bree underlines the concept of "parallel incarnation" which I find theologically objectionable ... making me wonder how to deal with it.
But, again, as a reader, a very beautiful book!
now after hearing your review, explanation and review, it is now my favourite! Amazing book review from you once again Durban my man! God bless, Shalom~
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. These Narnia books are very insightful, and when I was 18 and read them for the first time it made want to know God better.
I've just realized that The Horse and his Boy story is like the story of Moses
I really like this book I wish it would be made into a movie🍿
Me too
What print are those books? They look dope
If you're referring to my Thumbnail I have no idea, lol! But they do look awesome! My copies are old.
So happy to have discovered your channel! Great analysis here.
Also am curious about your name! I live in South Africa about an hour away from a city called Durban
Durban is my name. I’ve always wondered if there was a connection to Durban South Africa but I have no idea. I’ve never been there, but I’d love to visit.
@@ChrisDurban Super cool! Well if you ever make it this side of the world we’d be happy to host you, being a family of book lovers ourselves. Probably an odd thing for a stranger on the internet to say but… 😅
Aravis is one of my favorite characters.
Hey man, can you review Lewis' Surprised by Joy? Really enjoyed this 🙂
From what I understand or told I can't remember but wasn't aslan both the donkey and the horse but separated in 2.
Aslan was the cat the comforted Shasta when he camped alone outside the city, the lion that brought hom and Arvis together, and he was The Lion that watched over Shasta all his life.
I don’t think I ever questioned where God is with human troubles. We cause 90% of the troubles human suffer, and we are the ones responsible for supporting each other in those troubles.
Does anyone know why Azlan scratched her back?
Because Aravis drugged her nurse to escape. And her nurse got whipped. So the scratch she got was lash for lash what the nurse got. Now, I'm not sure God disciplines quit like that. But He does discipline us as a loving Father. So I assume that's the picture Lewis was going for.
@@ChrisDurban arhhh okok, didnt make that connection. My theory was way off, i was thinking along "by his stripes we are healed" and that she was some kind of princess/only child so she was paying for them to enter narnia. Hahahaz. But yeah, our heavenly father does "child-train" us, and it means us feel secure that we are being watched and loved. Better to cry now, than alone in some jail or drugged up in a ghetto. Thanks Durban for the insights! Stay safe and healthy during this period!
@@glennc8572 Thanks Glenn for watching! Stay and healthy yourself.
@@ChrisDurban was just thinking how CS Lewis took a nice touch to add this. Kinda similar to Joseph and Leban 7years....but hey, she got healed almost instant by the coolest hermit! And i guess he childtrains only his children, not someone other's children...children who have a placed in Narnia which he already paid for. :))
My favorite is actually this book. My only issue is that most of the characters are muslim stereotypes and Lewis seemed to be working through his own prejudices with the calmorean characters. That fisherman could have easily come from any culture of seafarers and it's still annoying that Aravis seems to be the only good character. Aravis is still one of my favorites.
I'm glad this is one of your favorite books. I've heard that before about the stereotypes. But Aravis wasn't the only good Calormen. Look at The Last Battle, and without spoilers how Lewis portrays the noble heart of one of the Calorman. I really think what Lewis was trying to portray was the evilness of the god Tash.
@@ChrisDurban I remember Emeth as well as Aravis, but both of them are definitely mentioned as children. My issue isn't that Emeth & Aravis are good calmoreans. My issue is that unlike Caspain and the Pevensies, Emeth & Aravis don't get much more support than a few talking animals. If they are trying to lead people to being better, then I think more help then 2 horses and 1 Sarcastic Cat is needed (and wasn't the cat a traitor, too?). Not a whole army, just enough to reasonably show that the kids aren't the only people rejecting the culture.
I love reading Lewis and I agree with this analysis of his writing. Pointing out that he had some prejudice, albeit a likely subconscious one, doesn't take away from his work. It just gives us a reminder that he was human. As a biracial person, I seldom get to read stories where the heroes look like me, which is unfortunate but not the fault of writers who write what they know. If you look at works of the likes of Lewis and Tolkien you see that the heroes are western and Anglo Saxon, and the villains or subjugated peoples are not. Lewis makes multiple references to "savages" in his space trilogy and the inferiority of such people. I don't think he was racist, just mistaken in his ethnocentric thinking. Again, this isn't to bash him but to remind us that he was human like the rest of us.
@@MostlyJoshin Indeed he was human like the rest of us. And from a totally different time period. But it is worth pointing Emmeth, a Calormen in the Last Battle, was seen as noble and heroic.
@@MostlyJoshin I actually agree with you Josh. My real complaint is that I want "more" people like Aravais, not that I want Aravais to go away. Aravais is obviously a lonely girl and I want her to have friends in her story, but none of her so called "friends" seem sincere or even concerned for her safety. My complaint comes from the fact that lewis could have given her a background that included at least a few close friends, but he didn't. I love this story, I said so in my first comment, but I do genuinely feel that Aravais had to go this story without any real friends.
You've forgotten abit about aravis' redemption
I chose to focus on Shasta. I love these books so much I can go in so many directions, lol! What about Arvis' redemption really stuck out to you?
@@ChrisDurban oh, okay. What stuff going to be the most about her Redemption is about how it was done. That Aslan hurt her and have her have the same injury that the slave she drugged, teaching her to be empathetic. A bit extreme, but effective way to teach one empathy.
@@austinmajor3288 That is a powerful image. Always thought it was a bit extreme myself, but I feel like I understand the picture C.S. Lewis was going for. Like you said, she learned empathy. I think it also was meant to communicate Hebrews 12:6, God disciplines those He loves. But I like how when Shasta asked why she was scratched Aslan said, "that's her story not yours." This book has some great moments.
5:35 "ponynapped" -- you mean foalnapped?
So apparently my instincts about Calormean were "correct" and Lewis was going for a Religous Satire. Did you know the Christian Artist Pauline Baynes hand drew the full concept art for Tashbaan all by herself? Lewis was actually impressed with her skill and wanted to know her source of inspiration. I'm actually thinking that Calormean depictions of Tashbaan were "downgraded" to being kind like Jersulam as somewhat of an allegory for platonic ideals of art (the "real" concept being "reduced" down to something that looks similar, but is actually a knock-off).
Aslan is actually there all the time he was the lion that forced him to team up with Aravis
I love your Narnia reviews. However, there is a name that is being mispronounced and it's driving me nuts. The first syllable, not the second, of the name Calorman is emphasized in the correct pronunciation.
Calormen / k ə ˈ l ɔːr m ə n /
It's pronounced CAL-or-men.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calormen
Please, Please correct the mispronunciation. Thanks for being awesome and doing such extensive research. 👏
It's for sure a far more powerful book, than people realize, especially when it's talked so much as the... Most unpopular. I ended up especially being surprised and in shock at Aravis trying to kill herself in the book, because she didn't want to marry the 60yo ugly man, who... If I recall right... I thought I saw the detail, of the guy being said to be her uncle... 🤢🤮
The big themes I've noticed, seems to be mostly around the false gods the desert land is so infatuated by, and false gods that seems to really just be human bloodlines that are just that... Human... I believe this book sets up alot of important details Christianity, those that doesn't seem to... Be noted over, like that detail about the false gods, and also the human-fear of ghosts, which, to my knowledge, is supposed to actually just be another way fallen angels try to fool humanity.
It was DEFINITELY an interesting book, and with far more messed up themes than I was expecting Narnia to get into, for being a novel for kids, and it's making all these Narnia entries far more important and interesting to me, because of how much more adult-focused their Christian allegories can be too.
Love the concept of this book but I found the story boring
I get that. For me it's one of those I've come enjoy more overtime.
Sir, a young horse is a foal, not necessarily a pony. A pony will always be pony regardless of life stage.
Good point. Have you read the book? What did you think?
@@ChrisDurban I have read all the Narnia books. And I don't think a Narnian warhorse would be a pony, whether he's a talking horse or not. I do not remember him being called a pony anywhere. He and Hwin did race elite Calormene cavalry, I know Aslan helped by chasing them for a bit but I don't think ponies could do that. I rode riding horse ponies, they can't even be compared to "proper horses".
Arsheesh gets a bad rap. Think how many years he fed that boy until he was able to do a hand's turn. I expect he felt that Shasta owed him, and he did. As to selling him, impoverished families down the through the ages have done such things. We Americans can count ourselves lucky that we need sell our children only for greed, rather than want.
He's having a hard time seeing through the holes of his white hood apparently. This book is mega-racist.
But how is it racist cause I’m black and I’m actually not offended by the middle eastern references in the book
@@nmoney6655 "I’m black and I’m actually not offended by the middle eastern references" ... Black people aren't Middle Eastern, and plenty of black people are racist against Middle Easterners and Muslims in particular.
A good review of the book, but it could be a little less preachy. I know the story is Christian allegory, but in truth you don't know anything about God, because the Bible is just a book, and a claim, it is not proof. Believe what you will though.