The Screwtape Letters / Screwtape Proposes a Toast

Wickedly funny. Sneering but at other times understated sarcasm will either challenge or enrage (all those one star reviews) depending on your belief. Written in an epistolary style between the uber-demon Wormwood as he tries to give advice to his novice demon nephew Screwtape, as he tries to corrupt his first human soul. We only see half the conversation, but just like those people in the airport or mall talking to themselves on their Blutooth headsets, we know exactly what the other end of the line is saying. Appended with Wormwood's Toast.

Probably Lewis's best fiction book, better than the kiddie novels Narnia, or the Perelandra trilogy, or even Mere Christianity. A very fast read but easy to miss something if you do.

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As thousands have said before me, this is a thought-provoking and worthwhile read for all. If you are Christian, it will summon your conscience and leave you wanting to do better- and hopeful that you can. As a former Christian, I was troubled by this book, and will hopefully read more Lewis soon. [b:Mere Christianity|11138|Mere Christianity|C.S. Lewis|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327957263s/11138.jpg|801500] will be put on my next read list. ( )

A senior devil gives advice to his nephew on how to tempt a human and make sure he goes to Hell when he dies. It’s fascinating, and kind of twisted. Would definitely recommend. ( )

It is a very clever take on spiritual warfare. I like the matter of fact approach to the concept of demons. C.S. Lewis even has a bit of fun at his own expense, with the demon encouraging his underling to have the human quote more Lewis, and spend less time studying the Bible. ( )

Scathing little comedic commentary on human nature. Wonderfully scary that Lewis knows all this stuff. ( )