• The Screwtape Letters

  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Joss Ackland
  • Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,229 ratings)

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The Screwtape Letters

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Joss Ackland
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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 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 and humorous account of temptation - and triumph over it - ever written.

©1942 C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

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Excellent performance by Joss Ackland.

Riveting performance, the voice and the content of the book were a perfect blend. Added a dramatization to an otherwise laborious listening experience.

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The book was mind challenging, thought provoking. Enjoyed the narrator's voice. Awed by C S Lewis use of vocabulary.

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Short & Profound

Short and profound story which rings true today.
Ackland gave a very enjoyable reading. He understands Lewis's humor and Screwtape's sinister implications.

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Exceptional

What an exceptional performance to an exceptional allegory. I don’t believe anyone else could have done this better.

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incredible

the insight, written in 1942, perfectly describes the nature of man, timelessly and the path of society. one might think CS Lewis had a crystal ball or supernatural insight. maybe he did. Amazing perspective from the debauchery and diabolical perspective of the devil - screwtape!

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loved it

C. S. Lewis is awesome. Would relisten to this for sure. I highly recommend this book, really makes you think

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Audio makes this classic a bone chilling delight

C.S. Lewis’ “Screwtape” character is brought to life is such a terrifying way by Joss Ackland that this classic becomes instantly burned into your soul. Screwtape’s loquacious letters become superb soliloquy. I’ll surely keep this on rotation and listen again to be reminded what dark tempter’s effort are targeting me on my own journey toward “the enemy” - as Screwtape calls Him - and His Kingdom.

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Fascinating story

C.S. Lewis is tremendous in The Screwtape Letters. What made this even better was the outstanding narration by Joss Ackland. I heartily recommend this book to all.

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Joss Ackland is the perfect Screwtape

CS Lewis's Screwtape Letters are a masterclass in both diabolic temptership and saintly living equally!

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great book

love this book 10 out of 10!
definitely read 2 times or more :)

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