The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics by C. S. Lewis
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Book Reviews of The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics
Book Review: A book for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not the type of book which you set down and read from cover to cover all at once. Instead, it is best read in short spurts over many months, giving you time to digest and ponder the subjects.
Beware--it can be life changing. Even long-time Christians will find themselves both challenged and encouraged by these books. Dare I mention that while reading "The Screwtape Letters," I would sometimes found myself saying "Oops, I have fallen for that trick."
While "The Problem of Pain" examines the purpose of pain from an intellectual view point, the "A Grief Observed" tackles the topic from a personally perspective. In this short, but powerful book Lewis jotted down his emotions and thoughts in a journal which reveal his struggles in dealing with the loss of his wife and his anger towards God. It is honest, raw, and very moving.
I suggest everyone interested in Christianity should read these books, especially "Mere Christianity", The Screwtape Letters," and "A Grief Observed."
Book Review: It's big, and bold, and beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
Perhaps the boxed set would be a better choice for one wishing to carry around their C.S. Lewis with them everywhere they go (and who wouldn't), but I particularly enjoy having these signature classics all together in one tome. It greatly facilitates flipping around to other selections for reference. I'm not going to review the individual works, because I think if a person is considering buying this collection they already know their Lewis pretty well. I have to mention the Screwtape Letters, though. What a wonderful work of allegory and fiction, and though it is fiction it is certainly not out of place in a collection of apologist writings and social commentary. Also deserving particular notice is The Abolition of Man, proving that Eastern philosophy and Christian ideology are not mutually exclusive. I consider this volume one of the greatest in my literary collection.Book Review: Awesome but not really complete
Summary: 5 Stars
Other reviewers have explained well why this collection deserves 5 stars. I'd only like to add that the publisher makes (or at least did make) each of the included books available as a C.S. Lewis Signature Classic, as part of its Signature Classic line of books. So there are other works by Lewis that classify as Lewis classics, or even as classics, period. An example would be "Till We Have Faces." But this is quibbling. To include all of the classic Lewis works in one volume would require, not a coffee table book, but a book the size of a coffee table. This is a great collection, nicely bound, on good paper with clear type and a readable font size, at an unbeatable price. I wouldn't take it hiking, but it's no bigger than many textbooks, atlases, picture books, etc.Book Review: A very good book to get, if you are interested in theological issues and enjoy C.S. Lewis
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very good book to understand more about the Christian faith and various topics like pain, miracles, grief. I would say that parts of the book are very well written apologetics, but since there are various books in this one volume, there are also different styles and genres...
The two works that are closest to fiction resemble different aspects of various prose, with "The Screwtape Letters" being written in a form of collected letters.
I can only endorse this book: It has been very helpful in understanding my faith and the varieties in the different denominations, because it was written with much wisdom and insight that many people can prosper from.
Book Review: A great collection
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been said that one should not speak of Christianity (without being a Christian and not understanding it) if they have not read Mere Christianity -- I agree.
Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Abolition Of Man are great not only as guides for Christians, but great because they address other religions. Comparative religion of a sort, but not without perspective, which is what is missing from so many books.
These seven works are all great, there's no reason to buy them separately to avoid any poor books. Even if you do not end up agreeing with him, reading C.S. Lewis' books will assure you that whatever side you take, one should be taken seriously.