Questions About That Hideous Strength (The Space Trilogy, #3)

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I'm forever enthralled by CSL's wisdom and insight, but I was taken aback by 'That Hideous Strength' - it was so much less cohesive and readable than the first two books. Is anyone else surprised to see that all the books in the Space Trilogy have equally high ratings?

Lucia I think THS is a different kind of book. Personally, I find it *brilliantly* "cohesive," and, for me at least, more readable by far than Perelandra. S…moreI think THS is a different kind of book. Personally, I find it *brilliantly* "cohesive," and, for me at least, more readable by far than Perelandra. So, I myself have not yet managed to slog through Perelandra, was not very impressed by Out of the Silent Planet, and would rate the third book in the Space Trilogy the highest of all. So yes, I am surprised...if THS does not have the highest ratings...

Note: I read The Abolition of Man first, which is basically That Hideous Strength as discursive philosophical argument, and I think that definitely helped me digest THS. (less)

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Do you need to read the first 2 books before this one or can I read this as a stand alone book?

Rani you can read it independently. That's also explained in the preface. However, it might be interesting to read the first two books on beforehand. Howev…moreyou can read it independently. That's also explained in the preface. However, it might be interesting to read the first two books on beforehand. However, be aware that this third book is vastly different in style and story compared to the first two books.(less)

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What was Mark’s rationale for not stepping on the crucifix as demanded by Frost?

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