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 very nice compilation of Lewis' most important books.
Summary: 4 Stars
I like this compilation very much, since it contains a lot of the classics of C.S. Lewis that I wanted to have on my shelf. The book is of course a great bargain, since you'd pay a lot more if you bought each one seperately.
Personally, I like C.S. Lewis' essays a lot, because they are written for those "intellectuals" that just can't really grasp the idea of God that doesn't fit into their (our) scientific world. It is a great lecture for those who doubt. BUT: one should read it with an open mind since not all of Lewis' arguments are always coherent up to the end (let's face it though, faith can never be explained 100% with human logic). Still he gives a lot of impulses for ways to think about faith and, I think, in the variety of essays everyone can find something convincing.
On a personal note, I like C.S. Lewis because he never forgets to point out that christianity is not a religion where everyone can just pick out one opinion or interpretation that "suits him", but contains duties and prohibitions before God and all humans, at the same time as peace, community and love. I think, that is a point often forgotten nowadays.
C.S. Lewis is a writer whose books I dare to recommend and give to the most doubting and mind-guided people, always with the recommendation that they keep their mind open while reading it; despite some incoherencies (and C.S.Lewis never claims his opinions to be the universal truth for everybody) he makes people think anew or at least rethink their own fragile arguments against the existence of God. If they don't finish up believing, then at least admitting the possiblity. Read it!
Book Review: Excellent Book, Great Price
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered 3 copies, 1 for myself and 2 for gifts for friends. It took 2 1/2 weeks to recieve them since it was sent by media mail. The item was described accurately and I am extremely pleased with the books. I was however not pleased with having to pay shipping 3 times, even though I ordered all 3 books at the same time. It would have been a great deal if they combined the shipping to lower the shipping price, as some resellers do.Book Review: Great Words, Poor Binding
Summary: 4 Stars
CS Lewis- an essential author in any good library. But be aware, this copy of his works is a bargain for a reason! The book binding isn't great, and the pages are not all cut the same so some stick out farther than others. The paper feels rustic. A good find for a poor college student, a bad purchase for your fancy home library.Book Review: A priceless collection, but of somewhat poor physical quality.
Summary: 4 Stars
I just expected the great C.S. Lewis's classics to be published in a material/quality more suitable for their rank/value. But then again... you get what you pay for. The cover bends rather easily and leaves little creases all over.
Aside from that, I'm very happy to own 7 of Lewis's works in one convenient volume.
Book Review: Great All in one Book
Summary: 4 Stars
this book is great because it is all in one, and also has a nice clear font with a good size. The actual writings of CS Lewis are amazing.