A review by emilynied
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The classic series continues, this time without Peter and Susan (crying btw). Edmund and Lucy do a good job of carrying the book, especially with the return of Prince Caspian (yayy) and the new character, Eustace, is actually a really interesting choice from Lewis. Eustace is Edmund and Lucy's cousin, an annoying, know-it-all brat who makes fun of his cousin's tales of Narnia until all three are transported on The Dawn Treader. This book felt different from the past two in that rather than a bit battle to confront and a build up throughout the book, the characters encounter a series of challenges on their voyage to find Caspian's father's crew. 

I really loved the ending and really started to see what I think is Lewis' themes of religion in this book more so than the others in the series. Aslan's Land as "heaven" and Aslan himself as God is a really interesting choice and it was cool to see those motifs develop throughout the story.