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leosaki's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
It's hard to look past the misogyny and homophobia of the 40s at times but Lewis has some really great and thought-provoking points, I definitely feel like I understand Christianity and what it means to be a Christian better now
The people addressed by this book are exclusively men or at least Lewis used the generic masculinum, he talks abt the love between men as "sexual perversion" and basically tells you that God will take it from you one day and it's not your fault as long as you don't give in to it, which, I mean... classic 40s bs ig
He also mentions how women should submit to their husbands and that they can't be as rational as men bc they always put their family first
Other than that I really really enjoyed the book, I am so very glad my friend recommended it to me!
The people addressed by this book are exclusively men or at least Lewis used the generic masculinum, he talks abt the love between men as "sexual perversion" and basically tells you that God will take it from you one day and it's not your fault as long as you don't give in to it, which, I mean... classic 40s bs ig
He also mentions how women should submit to their husbands and that they can't be as rational as men bc they always put their family first
Other than that I really really enjoyed the book, I am so very glad my friend recommended it to me!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
noellegrace8's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I'm so glad I finally got around to reading this one. Some say this falls flat given how much it's hyped up, but if you take it within its context and realize how many religious thoughts & theories Lewis made simpler here, it really is staggering.
I would have to read it multiple times to be able to comprehend & retain every point he made, but I liked what he had to say on pride, all things flowing from Christ, the nature of provocation and what it reveals rather than creates, and how resisting builds character. I also think CS Lewis is so consumable because of his easy metaphors. They help the reader understand the concepts so much easier.
I docked half a star only because I can't get behind a few of the arguments that are built mainly on tradition & assumptions (the sections on sex & gender roles, in particualar). But I understand that this was a product of its time.
A great read for Christians!
I give Julian Rhind-Tutt 5/5⭐️ for his vocal performance.
I would have to read it multiple times to be able to comprehend & retain every point he made, but I liked what he had to say on pride, all things flowing from Christ, the nature of provocation and what it reveals rather than creates, and how resisting builds character. I also think CS Lewis is so consumable because of his easy metaphors. They help the reader understand the concepts so much easier.
I docked half a star only because I can't get behind a few of the arguments that are built mainly on tradition & assumptions (the sections on sex & gender roles, in particualar). But I understand that this was a product of its time.
A great read for Christians!
I give Julian Rhind-Tutt 5/5⭐️ for his vocal performance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Slavery, Alcohol, and War