Perelandra by C.S. Lewis

288 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

In the second novel in C.S. Lewis's classic science fiction trilogy, Dr Ransom is called to the paradise planet of Perelandra, or Venus, which turns out to be a beautiful Eden-like world. He is horrified to find that his old enemy, Dr Weston, has ...

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Moods

reflective 77%
adventurous 69%
challenging 50%
mysterious 30%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 26%
tense 22%
emotional 18%
dark 17%
informative 9%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 32% | Character: 30% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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