That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis Summary & Study Guide

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The novel That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis carries on a plot that begins in the first book in this trilogy, Out of the Silent Planet, and continues through the second novel Perelandra. This story can, however, be read without first reading the other two books. This novel deals with the issue of science versus ethics, among others. It follows the main characters, Mr. and Mrs. Studdock, as they become supporters of opposite sides of this battle.

This study guide includes the following Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.

Genres: Science, Christianity

Nook

First published November 18, 2010

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saved the best to last in the trilogy.

Lewis is not always an easy read but it is always worth persevering.

[Peter Donovan · Rating 3 out of 5]

All three books in this Cosmic series have moments of wonder and considering when they were written, are beyond thier time...but, this third book could have been condensed. It's twice the lenght of the first two, and the story is drawn out to the point you want to stop reading. Great to read, but I won't be re-reading them anytime soon.

[Charles Erlandson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very Ordinary – Only Covers the Basics.
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