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The Timeless Novel About a Bus Ride from Hell to Heaven

In The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer finds himself in Hell boarding a bus bound for Heaven. The amazing opportunity is that anyone who wants to stay in Heaven, can. This is a starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment. Lewis’s revolutionary idea is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis’s The Great Divorce will change the way we think about good and evil. 

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Wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, The Screwtape Letters is a masterpiece of religious satire that gives an account of the underworld's foibles in our daily lives through art of temptation. Bringing together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War Two, Mere Christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian faith. C.S. Lewis examines four types of human love-- affection, friendship, Eros, and charity-- encouraging readers to open themselves to all forms of love, which is the key to understanding that brings us closer to God. A deep dive into the question: "If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?” Approached with compassion and wisdom, Lewis; insight offers help to a world hungering for a true understanding of human nature. One of Lewis' most intimate works, A Grief Observed details his journey with grief after his wife’s tragic death, offering an honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Told from the viewpoint of Psyche’s sister, Orual, Till We Have Faces is a brilliant examination of envy, betrayal, loss, blame, grief, guilt, and conversion.
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“Much deserves to be quoted... attractive imagery, amusing satire, exciting speculations... Lewis rouses curiosity about life after death only to sharpen awareness of this world.” — Guardian

“Where would the Christian thinker be without Lewis? He is pivotal.” — Jan Karon, author of the bestselling series The Mitford Years

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In The Great Divorce, C. S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer finds himself in Hell boarding a bus bound for Heaven. The amazing opportunity is that anyone who wants to stay in Heaven, can. This is the starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment. Lewis's revolutionary idea is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. In Lewis's own words, "If we insist on keeping Hell (or even earth) we shall not see Heaven: if we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2001
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised ed.
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060652950
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060652951
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.4 x 8 inches
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CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics, the Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.

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Customers find this book well-written and thought-provoking, with profound allegories that make them think deeply. Moreover, the narrative explores heaven and hell through beautiful imagery, and customers describe it as a short but compelling read that's easy to get wrapped up in. Additionally, they appreciate its value for money, with one customer noting it has something of value for everyone.

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705 customers mention "Readability"622 positive83 negative

Customers find the book extremely well written and consider it a genius work of writing by Lewis, with one customer noting it leaves readers thoughtful.

"CS Lewis did a wonderful job, as always with this fictional narrative. Vivid imagery & such descriptive detail...." Read more

"Very interesting read! Lot of allegory in his writing...." Read more

"Great book. Lots of good lessons in a fun story. A classic that every body should read at some point in their lives." Read more

"easy to read and understand. Gives reason to consider motivations, personalities, character. Would Not recommend for Group Study though...." Read more

572 customers mention "Thought provoking"544 positive28 negative

Customers find the book deeply insightful and thought-provoking, with profound allegories that make them think. One customer highlights its original exploration of personal and doctrinal religious concepts.

"...Vivid imagery & such descriptive detail. So many real life examples were given & will strike chords within you as you read...." Read more

"Thought provoking. CS Lewis dives deep into the understanding of the human soul and free will. He explores through examples, the small..." Read more

"...Lot of allegory in his writing. It really displays the inner struggle of men and women revealed in their time and through the lenses of eternity...." Read more

"Great book. Lots of good lessons in a fun story. A classic that every body should read at some point in their lives." Read more

207 customers mention "Enjoyment"188 positive19 negative

Customers find the book captivating and entertaining, with one customer noting how the whole narrative unfolds in a magical way.

"Great book. Lots of good lessons in a fun story. A classic that every body should read at some point in their lives." Read more

"...Lewis masterfully blends imaginative storytelling with profound insights into human nature, morality, and the afterlife." Read more

"Very compelling and thoughtful imagining of what is involved in giving up self to allow for God...." Read more

"This is a very curious book...." Read more

133 customers mention "Narrative quality"107 positive26 negative

Customers appreciate the narrative quality of the book, particularly its story about heaven and hell, thought-provoking storyline, and fascinating perspective on the afterlife.

"...Beautiful yet tragic truth, told via an adventurous adult fiction story. I loved it...." Read more

"I enjoyed all the details of the story & definitely makes me think about what hell & heaven might be like." Read more

"...The way it explores the themes of choice, good, and evil is really thought-provoking...." Read more

"...nature and the lies we tell ourselves, all packaging into a compelling narrative package that makes for a great read. Recommended." Read more

109 customers mention "Image quality"103 positive6 negative

Customers praise the book's beautiful imagery, particularly its clever look at heaven and hell, and vivid descriptions.

"...Vivid imagery & such descriptive detail. So many real life examples were given & will strike chords within you as you read...." Read more

"...And his picturing of humanity glorified was beautiful. It is for these that this book is a 3 or even 4 star...." Read more

"...That is why he is so frequently read, quoted, patterned after, and studied...." Read more

"...It’s a hard look at ourselves and how, to one degree or another, we cannot see our own faults. And that holds us back from better choices...." Read more

51 customers mention "Short read"46 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is short but compelling, with one customer noting it's a light but hearty read.

"A short and thoughtful allegory about the power of choice humans have between their own selfish misery and selfless joy...." Read more

"...I would recommend this to someone who needs a light but hearty read." Read more

"...Wow! This is a great short read...." Read more

"...A short, easy read that'll leave you with a greater understanding of the Christian view of sin, hell, self-centeredness and divine love." Read more

38 customers mention "Story complexity"35 positive3 negative

Customers find the story complexity of the book positive, noting it is easy to get wrapped into and less difficult than the author's previous works, with one customer highlighting how the author brilliantly simplifies the storyline.

"...This brilliantly simplifies the storyline and makes it easier to focus more on the things that please and displease God that are explained..." Read more

"...It is a short, easy and entertaining read, but if read in small bites, reread and absorbed over time, it rises to near the level of the Bible as..." Read more

"...I found the story fairly easy going but it invoked very deep thought...." Read more

"...It made me rethink the entire story line. I love how he simplifies sin, and how it traps people in their own internal hell.. As an outsider, it..." Read more

31 customers mention "Value for money"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth its price, with multiple reviews noting it's well worth the time and lower cost.

"...It is worth picking up and knocking out over a long weekend, but have a pen handy because there are lots of things to underline or write about...." Read more

"Would recommend based on my experience. Good product & timely. Lower price than other options." Read more

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Engaging fiction that highlights truth about the excuses we all make
I ran into a copy of this while on vacation recently and thought I'd give it a read. Wow! This is a great short read. It is a work of fiction that Lewis says is NOT intended to be an accurate description of what happens after death, but the premise is that a busload of people from hell travel up to the outskirts of heaven where they meet individuals they knew during their lifetimes who try to convince them to stay rather than get on the bus back to hell. The main narrative consists of the speaker (who was on the bus) talking with people there and overhearing conversations between those from hell and those in heaven. These conversations are a vehicle (pun intended) to highlighting all the excuses and justifications people have for not giving up their pride, self-deceit, bitterness, etc. In the end, nearly all the people from hell decide against staying in heaven because they can't bring themselves to admit that they were mistaken about either themselves or others. It is a really engaging read that brings out so much about human nature and the lies we tell ourselves, all packaging into a compelling narrative package that makes for a great read. Recommended.
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  • John & Jessica Kilde
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED it!
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    CS Lewis did a wonderful job, as always with this fictional narrative. Vivid imagery & such descriptive detail.

    So many real life examples were given & will strike chords within you as you read. Beautiful yet tragic truth, told via an adventurous adult fiction story.

    I loved it. I’ll be thinking it over & rehashing highlights for awhile!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant.
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    Thought provoking. CS Lewis dives deep into the understanding of the human soul and free will.
    He explores through examples, the small
    Thinking that traps souls from truth. Clinging to their smallness, they shrink into themselves until they are swallowed up by their own blind small spirits.
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  • Isaac Butterworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Might We Choose Hell If Offered Heaven?
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    Might we choose hell even if offered heaven? That seems to me to be the question Lewis’ The Great Divorce asks. You and I might think, “No! If the choice were clear, surely we are enlightened enough to opt for heaven!” But Lewis seems to suggest that we may feel justified in what are actually self-destructive patterns, and that we may cling to them as though they are our only hope. Read this book. It will make you think seriously about the choices you make.
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  • Tim Luther
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
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    Very interesting read! Lot of allegory in his writing. It really displays the inner struggle of men and women revealed in their time and through the lenses of eternity. How even in the display of truth, it is still rejected for justified reasons or habits forming altered truths.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
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    Great book. Lots of good lessons in a fun story. A classic that every body should read at some point in their lives.
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  • Dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars C.S. Lewis is always worth reading.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025
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    easy to read and understand. Gives reason to consider motivations, personalities, character.
    Would Not recommend for Group Study though. Only because some chapters are over 20 pages long.
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  • David Garcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and poignant.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025
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    A short and thoughtful allegory about the power of choice humans have between their own selfish misery and selfless joy.

    It’s heartbreaking to think heaven and happiness could exist so close and be available to anyone for the asking, but be rejected for the safety and familiarity of the hell we make in our own minds and nurse in our hearts.
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  • Dale Myers
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Allegory of Allegories!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025
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    This was an excellent read. I have read his works before, and have read excerpts and quotes from this book in other literature. So glad I took the time to read it now. It is a bright light for the dark time we are currently in.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars So Immersive and Confronting
    Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2024
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    LOVED this classic read …. Explores eternal realities in Lewis’s unparalleled story telling art. An absolute must read for all
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  • Elle HVS
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
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    Fantastic read! Like I was reading a Haruki Murakami.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing stories
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  • Claire
    5.0 out of 5 stars on of my top 5
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2025
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    I love this book. So thought provoking. CS Lewis has such an incredible imagination. His story highlights how seemingly loving behaviours are not and how we hang onto things in this world that have no value with the eyes of heaven. I highly recommend the book.
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  • SiJova
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in India on January 2, 2025
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    One has to churn your imagination to extract the spiritual lessons but so rich in its details that matches with many concepts coming out of the bible! Mind blowing!!
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