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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
For “democracy” or the “democratic spirit” (diabolical sense) leads to a nation without great men, a nation mainly of subliterates, full of the cocksureness which flattery breeds on ignorance, and quick to snarl or whimper at the first sign of criticism. And that is what Hell wishes every democratic people to be. -The Screwtape Letters
So this is perfect representation of the USA and the world as a whole. It speaks directly of what's actively happening to destroy our souls. The destruction of education, the middle class, gender, marriage, relationships, the nuclear family and the false narrative of the individual as being greater than the group/Civilization. Bending over backwards to accept those that only want to bring destruction and collapse of our fundamental and long standing ways of life. This is an educational book, not so much a novel. It is a cautionary tale of what has happened and what will happen. This book is written perfectly and needs nothing further, besides a reader who is willing to look at their own faults. Step away from God, you'll be stepping towards Satan. "Good person" or not. This book is warning you, will you listen?
4.2/5
So this is perfect representation of the USA and the world as a whole. It speaks directly of what's actively happening to destroy our souls. The destruction of education, the middle class, gender, marriage, relationships, the nuclear family and the false narrative of the individual as being greater than the group/Civilization. Bending over backwards to accept those that only want to bring destruction and collapse of our fundamental and long standing ways of life. This is an educational book, not so much a novel. It is a cautionary tale of what has happened and what will happen. This book is written perfectly and needs nothing further, besides a reader who is willing to look at their own faults. Step away from God, you'll be stepping towards Satan. "Good person" or not. This book is warning you, will you listen?
4.2/5
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
fast-paced
This book should be required reading for every Christian and non Christian a like. Lewis manages capture exactly what and how Satan works in a few short pages. Well done!
I really like the perspective this book has. I think it really speaks to modern times poignantly. All of our current distractions overwhelm us and keeps us confused. We’ve gotten to a point where we do hate our neighbors, we are constantly critical of anything we aren’t indoctrinated into, and we have lost a sense of individuality.. I’m not Christian but I think this book shows that Lewis had a talent for social observation.
I found some of the logic contradictory and a little too keen on sticking to the status quo. But, the ending of Screwtape’s toast felt like an especially powerful commentary on what’s become of our current administration. The way they hide behind “democracy” with their words and with their actions defund education and preach against anything that’s different.
I found some of the logic contradictory and a little too keen on sticking to the status quo. But, the ending of Screwtape’s toast felt like an especially powerful commentary on what’s become of our current administration. The way they hide behind “democracy” with their words and with their actions defund education and preach against anything that’s different.
2/5⭐️. I mean, it had good ideas and truths in but the whole demon writing letters to another demon format just did not do it for me. Didn’t care for it.
Solid gold, like everything Lewis writes. Very convicting and makes you aware of the "fiery darts the devil is throwing at you all the time" as Luther might say. Give it a read, especially "Screwtape Proposes a Toast."
Positively excellent, stunningly prescient. The Audible narration was superb; this is a book that is especially enjoyable when read aloud (and by someone who can do that borderline-ridiculous old-school "posh" British accent). This classic work of Christian satire will cut you a thousand times, and I think we all see some vision of ourselves mirrored in Wormwood's "patient." Though I read this in the pre-Lent season of the church year this go-around, I may make this a Lenten read in the future. C.S. Lewis has put the razor-sharp sword of the Law into the mouth of a devil, with hilarious—and harrowing—effect.
Read before going to see the play (which was excellent!). It's a great story from q totally different perspective but in true Lewis fashion, full of deep truths that make you really think!