- Hardcover
- Publisher: Scribner
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0684833670
- ISBN-13: 978-0684833675
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.9 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 635 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,420,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Matrimony was ordained, thirdly," said Jane Studdock to herself, "for the mutual society, help, and comfort that the one ought to have of the other." Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my "all-time" favorite books,
By amg2008 "GradSchoolSufferer" (Northern VA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: That Hideous Strength (Audio CD)
I have been a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and first tackled this book when I was probably about 12, returning to it often throughout the years (I am now 32). One of my favorite passages concerns the descent of the Eldila (especially Jupiter) into St. Anne's, although I thoroughly enjoyed the work as a whole. It can be a bit slow-going in parts, and definitely is "British" in numerous of its references, but all in all it's a great end to the series and a very instructive and entertaining story. Two quick comments here: an earlier reviewer wondered why Merlin was necessary and couldn't anyone have taken his role upon themselves. Lewis writes in the book how Merlin was needed because in life he had opened himself to the influence of spiritual powers in a way others hadn't, and that "opening" was what made him uniquely suited to the needs of the situation in the novel. As to the other reviewer's comments about Lewis not knowing a thing about women, and his views on contraception, it would seem that a fairer statement would be that Lewis' views did not correspond to the reviewer's, rather than a condemning statement about his views. I say this especially since I know many women who have absolutely no problem whatsoever with the views Lewis articulates in the book. Happy reading to all!
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is a epilog of modern worries,
By A Customer
This review is from: That Hideous Strength (Scribner Classics) (Hardcover)
This book paints a vivid picture that reminds me of Mike Rose's "intelectual community". This picture only last a few chapters until we see the pompous old fools taken in by the NICE quite interesting. All in all a very good book!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly "Fantastic"!,
By A Customer
This review is from: That Hideous Strength (Scribner Classics) (Hardcover)
Lewis apoligizes for a slow start in having to describe the "mundane". This, however, sets the stage for the fantastic. Never before had Greek mythology or the Arthurian legends held any appeal for me. This book happily marries thesethemes to a worldly mindset out of control. Much time is spent on the introspect which accents the physical events in the story. Enjoy!
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