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Perelandra

C.S. Lewis

3.76 AVERAGE

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Not as good as the first one. I don't recommend it.
adventurous inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A great concept on exploring the "Fall of Humanity" through an alien planet that echos that of biblical paradise. I also appreciate the confrontation against our main antagonist, which read like and action book! Really appreciate this read.
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

Absolutely incredible. This might be tied with Till we have faces as one of my favorite novels. 
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

4.75☆.  Absolutely delightful.  For someone who doesn't tend to love fantasy or stories that take place in space, the fact that I adore this so much is mind blowing.  Only CS Lewis can manage that.
adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I'm in awe. The world of Perelandra is a glimpse at what Eden might have been. It will make your senses come alive and your mind pause with its complexity, but it is worth the read. My word when I finished it would be: anticipation. I long more for heaven and also feel the sober "realness" of the spiritual battle with evil that each person must face. The message is clear: Jesus is after His people's hearts; Satan is after them, too; but Jesus will have the final word.

This one was a slog to get through, but I thought the ideas and pondering were worthwhile. Some Adam and Eve elements but overall an odd read