Perelandra (Space Trilogy Series #2)

Truly beautiful

I read a lot, at least 2-3 books a month- and only once before have I come across a book that literally took my breath away (Jane Eyre). C.S. Lewis' Perelandra is well written, flowing, philosophical and entertaining all at the same time. I lived every moment with Ransom as he lived on Venus. I worried with him, I sweated with him, I bled with him, I swam with him, and I rejoiced with him. This is truly a literary treasure for all. Christians I think will find it especially stirring.

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A Beautiful Picture of Eden -- On Venus

Perelandra continues the travels of Ransom. Unlike his accidental journey to Mars in Out of the Silent Planet, this time he is sent by angels to prevent the Adversary from sullying an incorrupt planet, a world newly endowed with life--Venus, or as the inhabitants call it, Perelandra. C.S. Lewis writes with his well-known descriptive power, portraying a warm, tropical world of great oceans a floating islands. Here, Ransom must keep those on Perelandra from falling for the temptations of pride, rebellion, self-pity, vanity, selfish ambition, and discontent. In this marvelous work, C.S. Lewis thrills with one of his greatest books. You will be drawn into Perelandra, and yet will not be bored with endless scenery descriptions or the like. The beauty of his writing is that he unveils a world in a few words, words filled with depth and meaning, and which add to the morals of the story. There is hardly a word that is not directly connected to the plot. It is a matchless work of science fiction literature. ---Ryan Robledo Author of the Aelnathan

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Lewis at his best

Perelandra, the second part of C.S. Lewis¿s Space Trilogy, surpasses ¿Out of the Silent Planet¿ (a fine work indeed) and does not cease to astound the reader. Lewis has an uncanny ability to create feelings in his readers that strike a chord deep in the soul. I was utterly disturbed by some of his imagery and will not cease to be haunted by it however, the overall piece is a work of art, bringing the reader to experience all of Ransom¿s (the protagonist's)deepest feelings: from wonder and curiosity, to absolute terror, from utter loathing to absolute adoration, every part of the spectrum. A faith strengthening read for any Christian and a thought-provoking and enlightening one for the more skeptical: Perelandra is a work that inspires and that I recommend to everyone.

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IT DESERVES A MUSICAL SCORE!

I was so blown away philosophically by this book, that I made it into a screenplay and a friend of mine has made a musical score for the film. Very profound in its portrayal of the insidiousness of evil and its affect on innocence. Even though it is part of a trilogy, it stands very much on its own as a single reading. It isn't necessary to read the other books to enjoy this one!

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One of the Best Books I've Ever Read!!!

Amazing...this book really makes you think about the fallingness of mankind into sin, and the lengths that one man must go through to save another planet from ending up the same way because of Lucifer--God never left this one man alone to fight the battle.

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An awesome book!

This was probably the best book i ever read (besides the Bible) It really makes you think about the spiritual side of things. It shows Gods awesome triumph over evil and how God can use one of his children.

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A Satircal Fantasy Beyond Any Other

Whew. I must admit that I very nearly busted a vein in my cranium after reading this masterful theological fantasy. And that is, at least what I believe, to be Perelandra's only flaw. It's SO heavy in philology, theology, and religion, that it will probably turn away many of the readers who may find interest in the book. Yet, those who can get past the incredibly descriptive and philology-based scenes that Lewis concocts, will find a hidden treasure wrought with all that a Lewis fan could ever want with the 2nd installment of this series. Yet another religion-based, allegorical, and satirical fantasy that will definitely go down as a decidedly complex masterpiece to all those who read it.

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Fantastic Fantasy

An excellent second installment in the trilogy. Lewis presents a philosophical evaluation of good and evil reworking christian alagories. Lewis has the ability to present both sides of his philosophies so that the reader knows on which side he stands but realizes that he has put a lot of thought into the opposing view.

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Beautiful, enchanting, and moving

I have read nearly all of Lewis' books. Perelandra and Till We Have Faces are my two favorites. Lewis' space trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength) form a masterpiece of literature. The scenery in Perelandra is breathtaking. The plot is riveting. Another reviewer used the word "haunting." I echo that sentiment. Over the years since I first read this book, I have found myself daydreaming of Perelandra on many occasions. (The only other book that has had such a profound impact on my imagination is George MacDonald's book entitled, Phantastes.) I encourage the prospective reader to read the first book in Lewis' trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet) before reading Perelandra.

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a great sequel

Perelanda is decidedly better than out of the silent planet. In Perelanda Ransom travels to venus, to defend it from the fall of man that took place on earth with adam and eve...

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Garden of Eden Part II

This is an excellent story in which Lewis tells anew a parallel story of Eden and the fall of man. This time the story has a slightly different ending.

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Beautiful word pictures

Don't waste time reading my review; read this book.

Beautiful!

Recreation of Adam & Eve set on Venus. Breathtakingly written. The scenery will capture you and the story will be ingrained in your heart.

Wonderful book -- narrator is very good (believe me, this matters)

I first read C. S. Lewis's space trilogy at the age of 15 and enjoyed it immensely. The trilogy opened up a philosophical and spiritual "bent" in me that remains to this day. I'm now 68 years old, read them actually listened to them on my Walkman) again and enjoyed them in more even ways now that I'm older and have lived through life's stages. Perelandra is probably my favorite of the three books in the trilogy -- at 15 I was surprised by the ending, which was pleasurable, but this second time through knowing the story and ending ahead of time gave me the enjoyment not only of the story but also of how C. S. Lewis carries the reader toward the culmination of the story. This time I picked up on hints C. S. Lewis placed in the book to enable the reader to begin to figure out why the main character is where he is. There are parts of Out of the Silent Planet that rival my enjoyment of Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength runs nose-to-nose with Perelandra, but probably because as a woman I relate very easily to the wife who is a main character in That Hideous Strength.

fantastic combination of fantasy and science fiction

(warning: plot reveals) as well as faith. the second of a famous trilogy, this story really grabbed me. i enjoyed better than the first which is not the usual or norm. it is so hard for a sequel to outdo the original, but i feel that this book triumphed in that respect. imagine the garden of eden and its inhabitants. imagine them never betraying their rule and Creator. imagine them living on in perfect harmony for ages. now change that thought and put them on another world where sin is not even a concept. death, dishonesty, pain, and so on...they have no meaning, not part of the vocabulary. sweet, right? well this story has that setting, with an imperfect earthling thrown in the mix. actually several. some playing devil's advocate, earth-form of the devil and the first temptation while a lone adventurer and hero of the story tries to aid in keeping the blissful world as is and lessen the shock of his and his fellow earthlings polutant poisoned presence. i love that. i have often wondered what is space travel is not allowed due to some worlds still living sin free for eternity. this book explores that concept as well. not totally faith based or "religious" but the same ideals are still there. perfect "untamed" and "savage" (the two inhabitants are nude, they know it not) world invaded by greedy, dishonest, and power-lust filled individuals from another world who has long since lost, forgotten, and reveled their perfection. a debate starter for sure. or simple conversation piece. another in a "not able to put down". true that on occassion it gets wordy, but it has purpose. not just text to fill pages and make the requirement, but largely and heated debated issues on faith, philosophy, and morals make up the written word. as well as questions about imperfection interacting with perfection, old venom attacking fresh blood. (metaphors are awesome, sorry.) but yea, this was flippin' awesome. it explored a concept i have tempted (no pun intended. read the book and you'll know why i write this) to conceive and explore. i doubt that one could read this and not find some sort of enjoyment, rather it be your dislike for the faith comparisons or moral dilemmas depicted or distasts in fantasy/sci-fi or enjoyment at the different take on an old argument: nature vs nurture. are we the way we are because we have grown to it, or has it always been destiny? all of that sort of thing. enjoy! i know i did

Good for Questioning Reality

Lewis provides other ideas about friendship in the first of the series. Contiuing with the trend he bring about questions of good and evil, along with our role in the continuing battle.

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