That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

That Hideous Strength

The Space Trilogy #3

C.S. Lewis

382 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

challenging 62%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 50%
dark 46%
reflective 46%
tense 45%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
emotional 16%
funny 5%
informative 4%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 37% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

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