This tale of two princesses - one beautiful and one unattractive - and of the struggle between sacred and profane love is LewisÂ's reworking of the myth of Cupid and Psyche and one of his most enduring works.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
I love this book:
Lewis triumphs again with a stunning retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche. It is so beautifully written and as always in his writing, challenges your mind and touches your heart.
Beyond Excellent:
I went into this book not knowing what to expect; I'd never even heard of it before. The first time I read it, it blew my mind. The second time, it struck me in different ways, all just as powerful and intriguing. I can safely say that this is one of my favorite books of all time. The story follows the "ugly sister" of the Eros/Psyche myth -- the one who seeks to destroy Psyche's happiness in the original fairytale. Here, the myth gains new life as it is stripped of its fairytale trappings and set into... more info
I've Lived In It:
Considering that at the time I'm writing this review, it's had over 150 five-star reviews, I hesitate to add another little voice to the huge chorus, but here it is. This is one of the most haunting novels I've read, and I've read it three times. I'll read it many more. Whenever I meet someone I like a lot - I give them a copy of TILL WE HAVE FACES...
The Best of Paganism:
C.S. Lewis writes very well, and so almost anything written by him would be a pleasant read. What is more, he knows and understands ancient mythology very well. Many people know about ancient mythology, but few understand it as well as Lewis. Unlike his "Narnia" books, which are obviously Christian, this book is more 'human', therefore it could be enjoyed by people of any religious faith, or none at all. Shawn T. Miller
