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aediger2's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book had a lot of really great ideas in it of how demons work and influence our lives even though, as christians, they can't directly touch us. It was very influential and got me thinking and looking at my life, where I might be affected. It's not a quick read though, despite it being a small book. It'll make you think!
bluebell4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
grace_arend's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rereader33's review against another edition
3.0
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This was a weird one for me. I got a lot out of it and am sure that my mind's gonna be working overtime thinking about some of the topics and concepts discussed in these pages. That being said, did I have fun reading it? Kind of. I thought Screwtape was an interesting character and had a unique voice, but the purely scholarly writing did weigh on me after awhile. And just to be clear, just because writing is scholarly or mostly intellectual DOES NOT MEAN it can't also be entertaining. If there were some lighter moments or maybe some talk on the other tempters to buffer the scholarly writing, I think this would have been more enjoyable for me to read.
However, that doesn't mean this was bad or that no one should give it a shot; I think there are things that can be gleaned even if you're not Christian or practicing a faith. Overall, this was a solid classic and one that I got a lot out of, and hopefully others will too.
This was a weird one for me. I got a lot out of it and am sure that my mind's gonna be working overtime thinking about some of the topics and concepts discussed in these pages. That being said, did I have fun reading it? Kind of. I thought Screwtape was an interesting character and had a unique voice, but the purely scholarly writing did weigh on me after awhile. And just to be clear, just because writing is scholarly or mostly intellectual DOES NOT MEAN it can't also be entertaining. If there were some lighter moments or maybe some talk on the other tempters to buffer the scholarly writing, I think this would have been more enjoyable for me to read.
However, that doesn't mean this was bad or that no one should give it a shot; I think there are things that can be gleaned even if you're not Christian or practicing a faith. Overall, this was a solid classic and one that I got a lot out of, and hopefully others will too.
agirlandherlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
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A wonderfully written book that looks at a subject from the 'other' side... it's like seeing into a world you shouldn't, the letters between a demon and his fledgling nephew who has a human he is trying to corrupt. Reverse Christianity type book where you get invested in what the demon is doing to the human and how his uncle teaches him and gives him pointers on how to have his human fall from grace.
A wonderfully written book that looks at a subject from the 'other' side... it's like seeing into a world you shouldn't, the letters between a demon and his fledgling nephew who has a human he is trying to corrupt. Reverse Christianity type book where you get invested in what the demon is doing to the human and how his uncle teaches him and gives him pointers on how to have his human fall from grace.
jgraydee's review against another edition
5.0
You have to definitely pay attention when reading this story, but it is brilliant!
joelette's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I'm not religious, but still an excellent work.