That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
4.5 of 5 stars
That Hideous Strength, the third in C.S. Lewis' sci-fi trilogy following the character Ransom (based on Tolkien), was by far the best of the series. Set on Earth after Ransom's inter-planetary travel, we follow a couple, Jane and Mark Studdock and their interaction with N.I.C.E., an organization intent on world/natural domination. As Mark is drawn deeper into the organization, Jane finds out more about gifts she has been given and how it all relates back to the Director (Ransom, the Pendragon), a docile bear (Mr. Bultitude), and even Merlin. This theological trilogy draws one through Lewis' ponderings on how the gods and goddesses of mythology could possibly relate to the true God..among many other wonderful things. Suffice it to say that I will be mulling this book over for a long time. I think this series is an absolute must for anyone interested in writing theological sci-fi. It is foundational to this particular genre and illustrates the necessity of fully planning out ones thought progression through a book series. A fantastic read.
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