A review by peperopoi
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Lovely examination of what it means to love someone through the lens of a controversial Greek myth. Lewis' portrayal of women, their intellect, and their struggles in this novel is great, especially given his record. It seems this is due to the influence of his future wife, Joy Davidman, before he realized that he was in love with her which adds another layer of depth to the many already present within the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexism

Moderate: Death, Abandonment, and Classism

Minor: Rape and Sexual violence

Regarding sexual violence and rape: these themes are not explicitly discussed, but the ambiguity of the relationship between the characters that represent Psyche and Cupid implies that there may be an unhealthy, dangerous dynamic present.