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Post by Josh on Aug 11, 2009 8:43:54 GMT -8
Notes: Select books which you've read and thought were a bit more than ordinarily good. The list is not exhaustive, but covers his main works. SORRY THAT THIS POLL DOESN'T INCLUDE THE GREAT DIVORCE, WHICH I INADVERTANTLY OMITTED  Discuss your thoughts on any of these books as replies to this thread! Nate's response to the original poll: I can't believe I forgot the Screwtape Letters! Here's the new poll! |
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Post by robin on Aug 11, 2009 8:56:48 GMT -8
I voted for Pilgrim's Regress (Also Cameron's favorite), and the first two books of the space trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, and Perelandra). That Hideous Strength, left me scratching my head. There was a great build-up to what I was expecting to be a great ending and then, disappointment. Oh well, I still recommend reading all the in the trilogy.
Robin
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Post by Josh on Aug 11, 2009 9:14:29 GMT -8
Totally agreed on That Hideous Strength. The first half is awesome, the second half, well, it's interesting.
BTW, did you know that the Dark Tower is supposed to be the incomplete copy of a fourth Space Trilogy book. I'm reading it right now and it's good. But I know I'm going to be angry when it cuts off midstream.
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Post by robin on Aug 12, 2009 7:18:17 GMT -8
No. But I will pick it up and start reading.
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Post by Josh on Aug 12, 2009 11:59:41 GMT -8
Kirbstomp wrote:
Wow. We are totally in agreement!!!!
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Post by Kirby on Aug 12, 2009 15:03:01 GMT -8
Not Lewis. Most likely written by Walter Hooper. Read Kathryn Lindskoog's CS Lewis Hoax
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Post by Josh on Aug 12, 2009 16:10:37 GMT -8
Yep. That's why I said supposed. However, the jury is still out for me, although I also respect Lindskoog.
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Post by Josh on Aug 17, 2009 11:34:22 GMT -8
BTW, have you seen Lindskoog's book of commentary on the Pilgrim's Regress, called "Finding the Landlord"? It's awesome!
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Post by rose on Aug 18, 2009 21:49:10 GMT -8
I loved Til We Have Faces - but it's been about 8 years since I read it (read it while in Italy  . I started it again a year ago or so but never got very far...I need to pick up where I left off. |
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Post by Josh on Aug 23, 2009 20:42:51 GMT -8
My two favorites are currently in the lead!!! But, alas, I just realized I forgot to include The Great Divorce!   |
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Post by robin on Aug 24, 2009 8:15:30 GMT -8
You can add my vote to "The Great Divorce".
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Post by Josh on Sept 3, 2009 21:17:35 GMT -8
Kevin,
Have you read much C.S. Lewis?
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Post by krhagan19 on Sept 4, 2009 7:27:37 GMT -8
Narnia, Mere Christianity, and the Screw Tape letters. My favorite thus far is the Screw Tape Letters.
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Post by Josh on Feb 12, 2011 22:30:39 GMT -8
saw the theatrical version of the Screwtape Letters with Max McLean at the Schnitzer tonight. Excellent!
Supposedly there will be a theatrical version of the Great Divorce next.
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Post by stevekimes on Feb 24, 2011 8:18:48 GMT -8
I would certainly have voted for The Great Divorce, my favorite C.S. Lewis. But Dawn Treader is wonderful and Faces and Paralandra as well. I've read them all, but only skimmed The Dark Tower.
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Post by LadyAjax on Aug 14, 2012 16:07:20 GMT -8
I am surprised that you ommitted Mere Christianity and The Great Divorce. I haven't yet read Abolition of Man or Miracles, but I have also heard they are good.
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Post by Josh on Aug 14, 2012 20:18:05 GMT -8
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. I started it again a year ago or so but never got very far...I need to pick up where I left off.
