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Merlin is Alive

“That Hideous Strength” is the reason I chose to review each of the “Space Trilogy” books separately. This book takes the story in completely different direction from it’s predecessors, so much so that many people I have talked to tell me that when they read the series now, after reading it for the first time, they choose to simply omit this book altogether. I disagree with this practice however.  Though I agree that this book is quite different from the previous two, longer, more detailed, and in some cases more difficult to follow, it is also quite worth the effort.

Let me explain what I am talking about. While the first two books of the series, “Out of the Silent Planet,” and “Perelandra” take place primarily on the planets Mars and Venus, this book takes place completely on Earth.  Also, the previously primary protagonist Professor Ransom is now given a supporting role as C.S.Lewis switches his focus to a young couple by the names of Mark and Jane Studdock.  Lewis brings back his old villain Feverstone, who was involved with dragging Professor Ransom off to Mars in the first book, now in an entirely different– but no less dastardly–role.

“That Hideous Strength” combines many interesting and, in my opinion, unlikely influences.  For example, Lewis continues to follow his Biblical/astrological theme, which includes his idea that there is a angelic/magical being in charge of each of the planets in our solar system–ours of course being the evil one.  On the other hand, the entirety of the book takes place in an ordinary, rather boring place, in which I would think it hard to imagine something of such other-worldly proportions happening all around them.

“That Hideous Strength” could be categorized as a psychological thriller, or Fantasy, Science Fiction, or government conspiracy.  He even throws Arthurian legend into the whole thing, explaining the gradual change of the role of the Pendragon, and raising Merlin from the dead.

Overall, I would call “That Hideous Strength” and incredibly unique, interesting and engaging read.  It cannot be read without the foundation of the first two books in the series, and it should not be omitted from their company. Give it a try, it might surprise you.

Two Little Sisters

This story is dedicated to my sister, whom I love dearly. I will always be here for you darling.

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The Philologist Goes to Venus

“Perelandra” is the imaginative second book in the “Space Trilogy” by C. S. Lewis. In this book, professor Ransom travels yet again into outer space in response to a call from a being of Mars, whom he had become aquainted with in the first book of the series, “Out of the Silent Planet.”

Ransom travels to Venus, and finds himself in an alien world, which in some ways parallels a pre-fall Eden here on Earth. He meets the lady of Venus, an innocent, new creation just becoming acquainted with her world, and undertakes the task of helping her find the male of her species, with whom she had become separated. Many more exciting and frightening events take place, however I don’t want to give too much of the story away, so I will stop there.

Perelandra is creative, and brilliantly descriptive, with exotic landscapes and species throughout. It is also quite a bit more action-packed than “Out of the Silent Planet.” Each of the three books in this series is unique in it’s own way. Perelandra was, for me, a thrilling adventure and a joy to read.