That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

That Hideous Strength

The Space Trilogy #3

C.S. Lewis

534 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The third novel in the science-fiction trilogy by C.S. Lewis. This final story is set on Earth, and tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity. The story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock, a newly married couple. Mark is a Sociologist who...

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Moods

adventurous 67%
challenging 62%
mysterious 48%
tense 48%
reflective 46%
dark 37%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 20%
emotional 16%
informative 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 28% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

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