The Space Trilogy

Rich and amazingly colorfully detailed in every way. A contemporary of Tolkien; and every bit as enjoyable as Tolkien’s works. A must read.

If you're familiar with, have dabbled in or have merely heard about Lewis, this trilogy is a most worthwhile read. Overshadowed by his considerable non fiction output as well as Narnian Chronicles, The Ransome trilogy masterfully presents Lewis' keen understanding of human will and inclination in a brilliantly told and thoroughly engrossing thriller series. Expertly crafted to perform equally well as either stand alone works or as vital parts of a larger narrative, readers should expect to be wowed by both Lewis' lucid insights and creative writing. I strongly recommend this trilogy to anyone who has already wet their Lewis appetite and are now ready to jump into the deep end!

I love this trilogy. It is creative and thought-provoking. Typical of C.S. Lewis' works, it is a difficult read, but work the effort.

Everyone who enjoys C.S. Lewis should read this trilogy. It's fiction, and has so many interesting little theological points, but it's also one of the best written science fiction books. I can't recommend this book enough. I do wish they came as three different books so they'd be easier to hold, and my grandchildren wouldn't find the size as intimidating as the three together are, but, honestly, this book should be read by Lewis fans, science fiction fans, and those who'd like a different view of life.

. . . one-volume hardback edition of CS Lewis's "Space Trilogy". (My Christmas gift to my third-year Sunday-School teachers)? These three books * "Out of the Silent Planet" * "Perelandra" * "That Hideous Strength" make up Lewis's excursion into Science Fiction. The first two novels deal with the protagonist's travel to Mars and Venus, respectively. The final novel, which can also be read as a stand-alone (and required reading for my THEO 2400 class) takes place on Earth and is described as "A Modern Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups". All three deal with the on-going conflict between good and evil, and are well-worth reading. It is worthy of note that both Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein -- both agnostics -- highly regarded these works (even though Clarke saw himself modeled in one of the antagonists!) This is certainly not your "typical" science-fiction -- but it is well worth reading. Highly Recommended!

Great book!

I found the first two books in the trilogy somewhat tedious in their setup; luckily the third book is both the best and the longest. CS Lewis seems indecisive at times whether the religious message should be subtle or overt; but regardless, fans of Lewis will instantly recognize the writing style.

I read the space trilogy decades ago. On re-reading, I could only vaguely remember Perelandra (second book). The others were as if I had never read them. Very enjoyable. I was dissappointed in this hardcover edition. Quality was medium to low. I was also unwieldy. I wish I had purchased separate hardbacks, or even paperbacks instead of this edition

A Christian view of sci fi saga. Every time I view Valle Marinensis I Remember Malacandra

Great book. Good Quality.

The Trilogy by C.S. Lewis is an allegory about our present time. Out of the Silent Planet goes far in showing how an open heart can create understanding between very disparate creatures. Perelandra can be understood as Heaven written in words. That Hideous Strength describes the war between Good and Evil. Guess who wins?

Fantastisches Buch - beziehungsweise drei Bücher in einem einem. Mit Tiefgang. Ein Klassiker. Und angenehm lesefreundlich gedruckt.

This series helps you realise where we have judgement, racism, or any other obstacle to going forward with empathy, kindness and justice for all.