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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 13, 2007
Pros: Amazing, captivating and thought provoking
Cons: There really isn't one, possibly that it is too short.
Summary: C.S. Lewis does not disappoint in this incredibly short, and yet incredibly captivating tale that addresses the topic of what happens after we die. If you have read any of Lewis' other books, this is one that should go to the top of your 'to read' list. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 15, 2007
Pros: short , procative and still relevant. Interesting fantasy even without the religious overtones
Cons: Can get preachy , tail-end of book slows down.
Summary: The Top Line Clive Staples Lewis is widely regarded as one of the great Christian writers of the 20th Century – ranging from “Mere Christianity” to “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”. The Great ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 18, 2007
Pros: Short read, interesting perspective.
Cons: Not biblically based, but intended to provoke thought on the after world, and human behavior.
Summary: C.S. Lewis, one of the great intellectuals, theologians, and Christian Apologists of the twentieth century, writes this narrative about an alleged dream he had regarding the afterlife. Intended as a rebuttal to William Blake’s poem The Marriage of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2006
Pros: Perceptive, interesting, gracious, enjoyable. Short and memorable.
Cons: None
Summary: "I'm having some problems with the doctrine of Hell," I said. "You should read The Great Divorce," they replied. After being recommended this book by four separate people - an Anglican, an Evangelical, a vicar's wife and a Universalist - I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2006
Pros: Easy read, thought provoking, spiritual interpretation and all about heaven and hell
Cons: Too short could have taken it further into heaven.
Summary: Being in a Book Club one will get a variety of different books to read. We have one elderly lady (even older than I am) going to be 90 offered the book The Great Divorce as a way to stir up the group. She thought it was hysterical and all the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 17, 2004
Pros: An intriguing, accessible, lucid work from a brilliant writer...
Cons: ... that presents some rather difficult theology.
Summary: C.S. Lewis was undoubtedly one of the premier Christian apologists of the twentieth century. One would be hard-pressed to find a more lucid thinker in the recent Christian tradition, and indeed, his remarkably accessible style has endeared him to at ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 14, 2004
Pros: A creative and enlightening interpretation of the afterlife.
Cons: May end too abruptly; Christian worldview may be a turn-off for some.
Summary: Lewis, writing giant that he is, amazes his audience with yet another one of his creative writing endeavors. This time, he crafts a speculative portrayal of the afterlife. Through the eyes of a nameless first-person narrator, Lewis takes his audience ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 24, 2001
Pros: An interesting fantasy to answer and provoke deep questions.
Cons: I think I expected even more at the end... maybe it was too short.
Summary: Firstly, yes, Lewis is a British author, but I have no problem with that since I've spent a good part of my life in Britain and in British schools. Don't let this fact stop you from trying this book!
How I came to this book
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2001
Pros: Where does one begin? Another great piece of work from C.S. Lewis.
Cons: Wish the book was longer.
Summary: For those who haven't read anything by C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce is a great place to start. This, as the majority of books from C.S. Lewis, is an examination of the man's outlook on his own Christian belief. I, for one, have considered Lewis ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 19, 2001
Pros: Engaging and yet concise imaginative trip through heaven and Hell
Cons: Only comes in one edition and is rather expensive -- Title is Misleading
Summary: The Great Divorce was one of those seminal works of art in my life that helped to shape my cosmology and theology. Although it is a work of fiction rather than a theological treatise, it serves to illuminate theological issues in a profound and ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 11, 2000
Pros: easy style, short and readable
Cons: language is a bit antiquated in spots and British to boot
Summary: C.S. Lewis is known primarily for his children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia," which are rife with redemptive imagery and allegorically paint a picture of Christian Theology. "The Great Divorce," while a bit less well-known, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2000
Pros: Yet another profound work by Lewis
Cons: Not long enough!! I want more.
Summary: I feel honored that I may be the first to write an opinion on this book. C. S. Lewis is a genius. It shines through in this fictional novel about a his own journey to Heaven.
This book will give you remarkable imagery. Lewis takes you first ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community May 25, 2006
Pros: Perfect one day read, thought-provoking
Cons: Too short, I have to read it over and over to make it longer.
Summary: Without a doubt my favorite book by Lewis. As with most of Lewis' books this tells a wonderful story, making it tough to put down. More importantly it raises many questions and gets you to think "What if". This book as paints my favorite picture of
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