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blessedandbookmarked's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
It's a useful biography if you're familiar with many of Lewis' works. The author, admittedly, takes the approach of seeing the autobiographical within fiction, therefore connecting much of Lewis' life to his works.
dear_old_world's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
This is okay! I agree with other reviews that I was hoping for a more personal exploration of Lewis' religious transformation
benrogerswpg's review
3.0
Literary Lewis
This book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of C.S. Lewis, a man who famously journeyed from atheism to Christianity. The book is well-researched and offers valuable insights into the mind of one of the most important Christian thinkers of the 20th century.
However, while the book does provide a detailed analysis of the characters and plots in Lewis's books, I found that it detracted from the main focus of the book - his personal journey to faith.
Although it's interesting to see how his own experiences influenced the themes in his writing, I would have preferred more emphasis on his life story rather than the details of his literary works.
Overall, "The Most Reluctant Convert" is an informative and engaging read for fans of C.S. Lewis, but it may not be the best choice for readers who are primarily interested in his personal story.
If you are looking for my famous "your first name is initials, so I gave you a name to define it" like I do on all my other book reviews, well, here it is:
"Creative Scribbler" C.S. Lewis
3.7/5
This book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of C.S. Lewis, a man who famously journeyed from atheism to Christianity. The book is well-researched and offers valuable insights into the mind of one of the most important Christian thinkers of the 20th century.
However, while the book does provide a detailed analysis of the characters and plots in Lewis's books, I found that it detracted from the main focus of the book - his personal journey to faith.
Although it's interesting to see how his own experiences influenced the themes in his writing, I would have preferred more emphasis on his life story rather than the details of his literary works.
Overall, "The Most Reluctant Convert" is an informative and engaging read for fans of C.S. Lewis, but it may not be the best choice for readers who are primarily interested in his personal story.
If you are looking for my famous "your first name is initials, so I gave you a name to define it" like I do on all my other book reviews, well, here it is:
"Creative Scribbler" C.S. Lewis
3.7/5
ob_ledbetter's review
5.0
Wow. An incredible (dare I say life-changing?) look at C.S.Lewis’s development as a thinker, writer, and person of faith. It follows his battle of intellect and imagination and allows truth to lead the story.
wanderingsiz's review
4.0
An introduction to Lewis' convertion to Christ and his intelectual pathways. Great book to help us understand better his work and way of thinking through the many phases of his early years. His intelectual process from atheist to christian is by itself a great lesson envolving literature, philosophy, psichology and lovely, simple and clear realizations about Life.
olivia_goode's review
3.0
LOOOONGGGG dry sentences. This is an eloquent description of Lewis’s life but so drudged down with classic philosophy that it is hard to appreciate.
jmtinsd_58's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
One of the best books I have read about Lewis. The author traces his spiritual journey using his writings including his letters to give the reader an understanding of God’s call on his life, Lewis fleeing that call through his boyhood and young adulthood, but ultimately surrendering. Fascinating analysis of his early writings.
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