Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis

Out of the Silent Planet

The Space Trilogy #1

C.S. Lewis with Geoffrey Howard (Narrator)

5 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Out of the Silent Planet is the first novel of Lewis' Ransom Trilogy (also known as the Cosmic or Space Trilogy), which is considered his chief contribution to science fiction. A planetary romance with elements of medieval mythology, the trilogy c...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
reflective 55%
mysterious 44%
challenging 22%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 4%
funny 4%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 30%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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