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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “In this novel, C.S. Lewis recounts the mythical story of Cupid and Psyche found in the Metamorphoses by Apuleius. Lewis's re-telling of this ancient story involves two daughters, one beautiful (Psyche), and one ugly (Orual). As would be expected, Lewis gives a "pre-Christian" slant to the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Really really didn't like this book. I just thought it was weird. And although it's C.S. Lewis, it's not a Christian book - it's basically a Greek gods story rewritten” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Been looking to go back to read much of C.S. Lewis' work and this one I found difficult to start. Once I got into the heart of the story though it was interesting to see how the story did develop. It is a classic how our human frailties effect our thoughts and relationships to those around us.
nywriter06 wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
By the time I was finished with the book I did enjoy it, but as to recommend it, I do not know if I would.”
“As usual, CS Lewis' work is brilliant!”
Elisha C wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“C.S. Lewis' darker side. A retold tale of Cupid and Psyche, from the perspective of Psyche's older ugly sister. Incredibly sad and universally relatable, this will make you weep in anger that such a life could exist.”
Ross Arlen T wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I was only vaguely aware of the story of this myth so I was captivated at the way Lewis tells it, trying to make it more real. I really enjoyed it.”
Rosemary C wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was well-written, I just couldn't connect as well as I hoped.”
Kaye Lin K wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved the middle and the end. the beginnig was okay but until I got the middle it was awsome.”
Shelbie R wrote this review Friday, November 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this twice and the second time understood it better but I think I need to reread again it to fully grasp the meaning. The tale is well told, but there were some things I did not like in it as well as having trouble understanding "till we have faces".”
Charlotte H wrote this review Thursday, November 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Really really didn't like this book. I just thought it was weird. And although it's C.S. Lewis, it's not a Christian book - it's basically a Greek gods story rewritten”
Kellie K wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I would have to say this is #2 on my all time favorites list. I don't know what it was about this book, but I LOVE it!”
Michele C wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
