Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold

C.S. Lewis

8 hours, 6 minutes first pub 1956 (editions)

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C. S. Lewis reworks the timeless myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction in this novel about the struggle between sacred and profane love. Set in the pre-Christian world of Glome on the outskirts of Greek civilizati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,416 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 52%
challenging 36%
dark 36%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 32%
sad 31%
inspiring 12%
tense 11%
hopeful 10%
informative 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 45%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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