The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)Another wonderful part of the Chronicles of Narnia series. This book takes place during the reigns of Kings Peter and Edmund and Queens Susan and Lucy. It is only indirectly a story about the Pevensies but is more about the affairs in the neighboring kingdoms of Archenland and Calormen (although the story is in essence a story of the saving of Narnia from a Calormeen invasion). For me, the most striking theological argument of the novel is the influence of Aslan in the lives of people who do not even believe in his existence. It is the least engaging of the series, initially, but after the first several chapters the novel becomes just as quick to read as the other delightful Chronicles.
This book also has different style than the other books, because Aslan, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy's roles were not as prominent and obvious in the beginning. This is a great example about God uses the weak to shame the wise. The main character of the story, a boy named Shasta is outwardly a run-away slave, while Rabadash is the Tashbaan prince. However, Shasta (or Cor) has way more character and courage than Rabadash. This is a great story with a great but not too predictable ending, especially the ending about the 2 horses...!
You really should read this book!
Favorite Quote: "Rabadash," said Aslan. "Take heed. Your doom is very near, but you may still avoid it. Forget your pride (what have you to be proud of?) and your anger (who has done you wrong?) and accept the mercy of these good kings." (P. 216)
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