That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

That Hideous Strength

The Space Trilogy #3

C.S. Lewis

384 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Just as readers have been transfixed by the stories, characters, and deeper meanings of Lewis's timeless tales in The Chronicles of Narnia, most find this same allure in his classic Space Trilogy. In these fantasy stories for adults, we encounter,...

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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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