That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

That Hideous Strength

The Space Trilogy #3

C.S. Lewis

384 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Just as readers have been transfixed by the stories, characters, and deeper meanings of Lewis's timeless tales in The Chronicles of Narnia, most find this same allure in his classic Space Trilogy. In these fantasy stories for adults, we encounter,...

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Moods

challenging 60%
adventurous 58%
mysterious 51%
dark 49%
tense 42%
reflective 40%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 19%
emotional 16%
funny 2%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 26% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

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3.67

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