Space Trilogy

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Summary: Battling between good and evil
Review: The theme throughout these three books is man's battle (or, rather, intelligent life's battle) between good and evil, with some very obvious, but not stifling, religious overtones also found in CS Lewis' nonfiction work. For adults who absolutely adored the Chronicles of Narnia set, this trilogy takes you through the battle between good and evil in a more sophisticated manner. Granted, these are not nearly as easy to read, but adapting to the more complex (sometimes slow-moving in Hideous Strength) writing style was quick.

If you are primarily interested in religious fiction, and have the patience to read books with more complexity than, say, the Left Behind series, you will like these allegorical journeys through the fall of man. If you are primarily interested in SciFi, CS Lewis takes you to other worlds (Silent Planet, Perelandra) and introduces beings from another Earth-time (Hideous Strength) with an original twist of the good vs. evil storyline.

All three books can be read on their own, however I found that "That Hideous Strength" would have been difficult to follow without the background provided in either "Out of the Silent Planet" or "Perelandra". Regardless of the individual readability of the 3 stories, I started with the 1st book (Out of the Silent Planet) not sure I would enjoy it, and ended up finishing all 3 within a week or two.

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Summary: Just wonderful!
Review: These are books that will be treasured for a lifetime. Simply wonderful! There is so much that I can say about them but I am afraid I lack the necessary inspiration that they require. I can therefore just URGE whoever may read this to READ, READ, READ this wonderful Space Trilogy!

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Summary: Makes God's existence in the universe real and reachable.
Review: This set of books brings us face to face with the worst and the best in each of us. We also see one man's inspired imagination at work describing a concept of God's existence and workings in the universe around us. His artful combination of the natural world and the spritual realm make Judeo-Christian beliefs approachable in the face of the vastness of the cosmos and makes possible the existence of other creatures on other worlds. God is the originator of diversity, policy makers are not. Of course, it is fantasy, but very good fantasy. It is must reading for Christians and those seeking an answer as well.

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Summary: One of the first masterpieces of modern science fiction
Review: This trilogy should be looked back upon has one of the foundation blocks that is modern science fiction. It is not only historically important to the genre, but it has remained suprisingly contemporary - a tribute to the man's talent. The story will take you on a roller-coaster ride through the inner solar system and the foundations of western theology. This is a story substantially based in christian beliefs, yet one doesn't have to share all these views to enjoy the work. C.S. Lewis (much like he did in the thought provoking Screwtape Letters) has put human moral paradoxes and faith into a work which is science fiction in its purest form. This trilogy is a wonderful read at many levels. If you are like myself, you will find the work entertaining and stimulating to the mind. If you have the opportunity, please take a chance a read this classic.

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Summary: !
Review: This trilogy was recommended to me by a college professor. I am so glad that she did. The way that C. S. Lewis wrote these books made me long to visit Perelandra and Malacandra, and to meet with Merlin and Ransom. All three are definitely 5 star books.

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Summary: Very Thought Provoking Christian Science Fiction
Review: When C.S. Lewis wrote fiction, he created a world and then asked, "How would God choose to be revealed in this world?" The way Lewis reveals God in these stories is amazing. The first book in the trilogy will probably have the most familiar feel to an avid science fiction reader. The second will probably be the most appealing to the fantasy lover and those who are reading these books because they loved the Chronicles of Narnia. The third will probably appeal most to those who like Lewis' non-fiction works and works such as "The Pilgrim's Regress." The trilogy as a whole offers something for everyone who is a fan of Lewis' works, or any lover of science fiction/fantasy that enjoys thinking about theology and ethics while reading fiction. I've read that when Lewis died he had been working on a fourth edition of the Space Trilogy, but the trilogy is certainly complete and a great experience as is.

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Summary: Very Thought Provoking Christian Science Fiction
Review: When C.S. Lewis wrote fiction, he created a world and then asked, "How would God choose to be revealed in this world?" The way Lewis reveals God in these stories is amazing. The first book in the trilogy will probably have the most familiar feel to an avid science fiction reader. The second will probably be the most appealing to the fantasy lover and those who are reading these books because they loved the Chronicles of Narnia. The third will probably appeal most to those who like Lewis' non-fiction works and works such as "The Pilgrim's Regress." The trilogy as a whole offers something for everyone who is a fan of Lewis' works, or any lover of science fiction/fantasy that enjoys thinking about theology and ethics while reading fiction. I've read that when Lewis died he had been working on a fourth edition of the Space Trilogy, but the trilogy is certainly complete and a great experience as is.

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Summary: Three books on progress, man, God and the universe
Review: With stories set in Mars, Venus and the Earth, C. S. Lewis paints a vivid scene of the age-old battle between good and evil. The cold planet of Mars, the hot, newly created planet of Venus, and the danger of "progress" on our old planet earth, besieged by the spirits that will forever be without joy. The stories touch the core of our imagination as it is shaped by the old sayings and tales of our world. Lewis draws on all parts of his vast knowledge, and tells a beautiful and important story. His views on God, man and the universe are shaped by his belief in orthodox Christianity and the Arthurian legends; all blended together in three delightful "fairytales for grown-ups". - However, I am somewhat bewildered about how open Lewis is to "neutral" spiritual occurrences, and to Jane's clairvoyance in THS. I doubt that his position is in line with the biblical outlook. On the other hand, he is not in the least ambivalent concerning right and wrong, and a fruit of Jane's conversion is that she is no longer a "seer". The trilogy is, after all, a very good read, and should apply to Christians and non-Christians alike