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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Anything by C. S. Lewis should be mandatory reading for all, but especially the very part of this book. It was like he was prophesying the current situation in 2020 America. A great book that left me convicted about how I allow Satan to distract me from my duty as a Christ follower.
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
funny
reflective
fast-paced
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
I approached this book with wary curiosity. Having grown up in a very religious household, immersed in Christian culture for the formative years of my life, I worried it might be preachy, self-righteous, or scolding towards readers who have chosen to forego religion and become atheists, agnostics, or nones. Instead, I found The Screwtape Letters to be entertaining and thought-provoking. I wished I had read it as a book club or buddy read! Being an agnostic, I didn’t agree with all the intended messages, but that’s what would have made it perfect for in-depth discussions with a fellow reader! So I did enjoy it, and having it narrated satirically by a demon gave me “Good Omens” vibes.
Not surprisingly this was a great and truly thought provoking read. Just how close Srewtapes toast on democracy, has become reality is scary.
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Every letter had me reflecting on the ways the enemy tries to steer me away from God - through cycles of temptation, doubt, fear... C.S. Lewis delivered such thoughtful insight through humor and wit.
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fantastic read. A heavy read. I think it would have been a 5 ⭐️ read had I not listened to the audiobook version. Definitely a physical copy read!