Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis

Out of the Silent Planet

The Space Trilogy #1

C.S. Lewis

160 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniac...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
reflective 54%
mysterious 42%
challenging 22%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
funny 4%
dark 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.74

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