This book begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life and his chances of returning to Earth, becoming a stranger in a land that is enchanting in its difference from Earth and instructive in its similarity.
The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life and his chances of returning to Earth, becoming a stranger in a land that is enchanting in its difference from Earth and instructive in its similarity. First published in 1943, Out of the Silent Planet remains a mysterious and suspenseful tour de force.
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4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Leo Dacus- Jr. (Crocket, TX), August 31, 2009
What a trip - so descriptive and wild. CS puts his pen to the SiFi directory here in this book. Even though some may think it hard to understand what he is trying to describe you will know at the end. It is deffently christian based and you will not have a hard time figuring who's who. Take a trip with CS and endulge in his SiFi adventure.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Angela Perry (Wurtsboro, NY), October 26, 2008
Classic Lewis - might seem dated in some ways -language etc... but if you understand the historical references and theology then the combination proves why this is a timeless classic of Christian literature
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rhonda Moody (Saint Charles, IA), June 20, 2008
Some of CS Lewis's books are somewhat hard to "get into", but I jumped right into this one and couldn't put it down. What a great insight to the damage the 'dented one' has caused! Now I'm waiting for the other two to arive in the mail!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kevin Reeve Alexander (Shreveport, LA), August 06, 2007
This book is evidence that Lewis should be considered a master, not only in professional literary work, but in amateur philosophical and theological thought. But, as in his other works, the story is not meant simply to be read as a supposed Christian allegory, although the symbolism is definitely present. The purpose of all of Lewis' fictional writings is based on his description of the writings of George MacDonald... To baptize the imagination...
I can say with confidence that the reader who truly engages in this masterpiece will experience that submersion into an intense and active imagination, one that the present literary and cultural climate desperately needs to experience.
0.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Chrisitna (Ill), June 15, 2007
This was a wonderful book. While it wasn't packed with action it had an insightful flavor to it. Lewis weaves a world that one will be sad to leave when the book has ended. The theology in the book was enjoyable to think about. It was definitely a good buy.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rick Harrington (Haverhill), December 01, 2006
Quick, witty, and insightful. I found it a little slow in the outset, but everything comes together by the end. Lewis is masterful in challenging some of the presuppositions of modernism and of science fiction. A very short read.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Leslie (UAE), September 08, 2005
This is a great book! It held my attention the entire time.
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