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Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Bk 1)
Out of the Silent Planet - Space Trilogy, Bk 1
Author: C. S. Lewis
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 aliens and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. Once on the planet, he eludes his captors, ris...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780684823805
ISBN-10: 0684823802
Publication Date: 6/3/1996
Pages: 160
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 55 ratings
Publisher: Scribner
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Not an easy read but interesting. Very heavy allegory.
Pro-Nomos avatar reviewed Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
An excellent read! When I read the book I almost felt that the planet Lewis talks about is out there. It seems very real and logical that this planet or some planet with similar characteristics could in fact exist.

Well worth the time to read the book.
reviewed Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I love it. What Lewis did for fantasy in Narnia, he does for sci-fi in Malacandra, the setting of "Out of the Silent Planet." Its truly a sci-fi to enjoy, not to terrify as so many classics do. With a rich environment, you can really explore the wonders of space in a novel very different from others in the genre.
Fantastic ending!!!!!
reviewed Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Intriguing Sci-fi from the author of Narnia, This is a fascinating look at life on Mars through the lens of early 20th century England, and also through the eyes of a Christian apologist. Well Worth the read!
theshrone avatar reviewed Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is different than his Narnia series. It is the first part in a triology. The story is rich in detailed descriptions. The final chapters make the "moral of the story".
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