A review by richellegoodrich
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I read this book years ago and was impressed by the slyness of C.S. Lewis' demon characters. This time around I was affected as strongly. They are devious devils, and it is scary to follow their reasonings when they talk about how carefully to tempt humans into ways of reasoning and behaving that eventually lead to personal ruin. It is frightening to think we can be swayed by mere thoughts and impressions! Yet, how often it is the truth. I think C.S. Lewis does a brilliant job of demonstrating how humans can be manipulated if not self-governed by good and noble values.