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The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life and his chances of returning to Earth, becoming a stranger in a land that is enchanting in its difference from Earth and instructive in its similarity. First published in 1943, Out of the Silent Planet remains a mysterious and suspenseful tour de force.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Lewis, C. S.
- ISBN: 9780743234900
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.35
- Number Of Pages: 160
- Publication Year: 2003
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Science fiction at its finest
Sandy W. - 4 years 8 months agoGreat science fiction! Have already recommended to several friends
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Out of the Silent Planet
Maria L. - 5 years 2 months agoThis was an unexpected book in many ways. The combination of sci-fi and philosophy was so well done. Definitely putting this on my reread shelf. #SpringPicks
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Space + underlying meaning
STEPHANIE R. - 5 years 9 months agoThis space adventure starts slow but has a lot to offer. It's intriguing, has excellent descriptive language, and underlying moral lessons.
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Amazing book, one of my favorites!
Jonathan S. - 6 years 1 month agoI loved this book, absolutely amazing. This is an excellently thought provoking, thrilling, and engaging adventure with incredible twists! Don’t miss this one!! #SummerReading
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Literally Out of This World
Elizabeth B. - 6 years 1 month agoUnlike C.S. Lewis' other well known favorites such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of The Silent Planet is much more challenging intellectually by challenging the reader to picture things unlike our world and what we know. To the theological question 'what if there are aliens' this book, and its following sequels, answer that question. The book is about a man named Ransom, hired by a couple of other men to explore a planet. The three men travel to outer space and Ransom ends up exploring this mysterious planet alone and is eventually accompanied by an odd creature. It presents an interesting adventure and can be daunting on the weaker reader but is so enlightening and deep with meaning it will be worth the work. It is a great book, and after this catch the other two books of C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy called Perelandra and That Hideous Strength. Also, it is more of a college and highschool level book. #SummerReading