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Aug 25, 2022MichelleinBallard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
***spoilers below*** This book was an interesting and engaging read. However, there is one major and one minor problem I have with it. My major criticism is that, once again, C. S. Lewis imparts to his readers his own intellectual and…
Apr 30, 2021bordonaro rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book so much more than the first book "Out of the Silent Planet" which I enjoyed. I had a hard time getting into the book at first but switched to an audio version and was sucked right in. I will have to read this again a…
Feb 27, 2021Denali_Christianson rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really loved this book! Lewis's imaginative portrayal of Venus was VERY fun to read and I honestly wish Venus were actually like that cuz I really wanna live there now! The Green Lady was amusing to read about and I loved the fight…
Feb 28, 2020biffblack rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
In fairness, this 1944 novel has a fantastic opening chapter. It's gripping, suspenseful, and rife with atmospheric details that build a sense of horror and dread. The second chapter proceeds well enough, but the third bores -- it's mostly…
Jun 26, 2019blue_dog_17792 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Not as good as Out of the Silent Planet, but still a great book.
Feb 20, 2019
Dear Library Assistants , My name is , Dana Miller , I am trying to place a hold on a book , at the Ballard Branch , but am having a hard time understanding where to pick up my book. At the Library in Ballard , I could not tell if it…
Jan 17, 2017dennismmiller rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In Perelandra, the second book in CS Lewis' Space Trilogy, Elwin Ransom is summoned by the eldils to travel to Perelandra, the world men call Venus, for unknown reasons. Where Malacandra (Mars) boasted a civilization older than that of…
Oct 11, 2016Tabaqui rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I personally believe that C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien are the two best writers of the 20th century. Must be the initials. :) In his Space Trilogy, Lewis proves yet again that he is a master wordsmith with amazing ideas. He manages…
Feb 07, 2015davidjb2008 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An absolutely excellent book for one written decades ago. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, spell-bound and guessing at every turn. An excellent second part of the silent planet trilogy, and one of Lewis's most imaginative books…
euclid13
Aug 13, 2012euclid13 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT!
haywardfamily
Mar 03, 2012haywardfamily rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book!