The Screwtape Letters

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: Ralph Cosham

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below". At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man.

The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation, and triumph over it, ever written.

(P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

Audie Award Finalist, Inspirational/Spiritual, 2007

Known for The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis wrote the wittiest defense of Christianity ever. Humorist John Cleese won AudioFile Earphones for his 1999 enactment of the correspondence between two devils plotting the damnation of one man's soul. Ralph Cosham is a slightly less demented fiend, but the text itself remains hilarious.... Cosham's organ-like voice also lends resonance.... This is, therefore, the best audio ever spoken of the funniest defense of Christianity ever written." (AudioFile magazine)

"Lewis' satire is a Christian classic....[his] take on human nature is as on-target as it was when the letters were first published in 1941." (Library Journal)

Excellent

This was an excellent book, regardless of your religious beliefs.

Uncle Screwtape knows his stuff!

This satirical offering is spot on when it comes to exposing the vices of men. It could be comical if it wasn't such a weighty subject. It also reads as a modern day book because the underlying subject matter has not changed... the sinful desires of man. I can see why Lewis said he never had more enjoyment in any of his other writing. It is well worth a credit and I could listen fairly well at 2X speed. The narration was fine. Hope this helps. Later.

Works great for the intended purpose

I selected this for my class and they are enjoying the reading very much. THe vocabulary is challenging for them, so it is very nice to be able to listen to the story being well read and then return to the challenging vocab for further discussion to enrich their understanding of the concepts.

Classic of Christian apologetics

This is C.S. Lewis's classic tale of the travails of an apprentice tempter as he tries to lead his charge to Perdition.

A beautifully construced analysis of temptation.

C.S. Lewis captured exactly what it is like to be tempted, and what trials and challenges we face as humans attempting to be more Christlike. Reading this will help give self-awareness and provoke thoughts on self-mastery and overcoming the natural man through Christ. He loves us. He wants us to succeed and come unto Him, and we will not fail to do so if we truly try. We cannot do it without Him, and with Him, there is nothing we cannot do.

C. S. Lewis is brilliant!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I couldn't stop listening to this book.

Any additional comments?

This book completely changed my perspective.

Quite Enjoyable

This audiobook is an all-around good experience....It'll be one I'll likely listen to again.....There's a 15 word minimum.

Outstanding wisdom

The reader did a good, smooth job of reading. CS Lewis is full of understanding and wisdom about people, life, and religion. It is always worth listening to his work.

A Must - Fantasic Story & Performance

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Screwtape Letters?

The overall theme is truly memorable. Don't want to give-a-way the story!

Which character – as performed by Ralph Cosham – was your favorite?

Screw tape!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you ever wondered if it was ALL you!

As expected C. S. Lewis is amazing.

I have listened to this book several times and will several times more.
Great narration. almost as though Lewis himself was telling me the story.
I do seem to get list now and again ... but I think that's my A-ADHD.