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By far one of my favourite of all Lewis' works on Christianity, which, in spite of the title explores far more than just the topic of pain but also examines such subjects as forgiveness, and the nature of belief.

It does not so much seek to provide clear cut or definitive answers to the 'big questions' but rather examines the nature, purpose and basis of the questions themselves in the wider context of the subject of pain and physical suffering, and the purposes and attitudes towards this itself.

Thus the book may disappoint to those 'looking for all the answers', but for those in search of an interesting and thought-provoking examination of a 'tough subject' this may be a good choice

jaci_fbh's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Very comprehensive and quotable

beth_ok4's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

pgmears's review against another edition

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hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

CS Lewis is obviously great. This wasn't my favorite of his and I think many of his points could've been made more succinctly. Most interesting takeaway probably the pain as love through refinement idea. Loving sometime doesn't necessitate letting it do whatever it wants.

lewislover's review

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informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

Brilliant as always.

bella613's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

letamcwilliams's review

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3.0

meh (love a good huxley roast though)

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