Sunday, July 18, 2010

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Summary

So, I finally got around to reading The Screwtape Letters.

In it, Screwtape, a senior devil, an administrator in the department of temptation writes letters to his nephew, Wormwood, a junior devil, giving advice on how to be a more effective tempter.

What I liked

In his letters, Screwtape explains God's plan for humans and how the devils try to disrupt it through temptation.

What I didn't like

Screwtape seems to think that people are saved by their works. I'm not sure if this reflects C.S. Lewis' thinking or if it's wishful thinking on Screwtape's part.

In the last part of the book, Screwtape makes a long winded speech. It wasn't so interesting.

Summary

A great book. 4.9/5 devils.

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