Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold

C.S. Lewis

313 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

This timeless tale of two princesses - one beautiful and one unattractive - and of the struggle between sacred and profane love is C.S. Lewis's reworking of the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche and one of his most enduring pieces of fiction.

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,280 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 54%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
dark 36%
adventurous 31%
sad 28%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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