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While most of us know C.S. Lewis for his Narnia series, he has also written some great adult sci-fi. This trilogy is great, particularly Perelandra. Again, C.S. Lewis is definately writing from a Christian point of view, but like I said in my review of the Chronicles of Narnia, it never feels like he is proselytizing, only exploring. Perelandra in particular is one of my favorites, as it explores the story of Adam and Eve but on the planet Venus. Sounds crazy and cheesy, but what exactly might the Devil have said to Eve that was so convincing? Lewis creates a fascinating scenario that fills in the possible details of one of the most famous stories Western civilization, giving readers a more tangible sense of what might have been the case. Perelandra is in the middle; the other two, Out of the Silent Planet and That Hideous Strength, are also very, very good.

2023-03-02 16:50