The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

The Great Divorce

C.S. Lewis

fiction classics religion adventurous reflective slow-paced

128 pages | first published 1945

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The narrator boards a bus on a drizzly English afternoon and embarks on an incredible voyage through Heaven and Hell. He meets a host of supernatural beings far removed from his expectations, and comes to some significant conclusions about good an...
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Summary of 419 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
hopeful 44%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.22

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