• The Screwtape Letters

  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Joss Ackland
  • Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,234 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 book!!!!

So C. S. Lewis wrote the screw tape letters in 1942 n at the end he perfectly describes our public school today. No child left behind. Everyone gets a medal u name it!!!!

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It Pulls You In!

Wow, what an incredible and inspired book! It’s an incredibly interesting, sort of round about way of viewing Christianity. Very engaging and thought provoking. I loved the more classic style of writing, and the vocal performance was phenomenal! Joss Ackland really brings the personality of Screwtape to life in a sophisticated yet sinister way. 5 out of 5 stars, please give it a listen!

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Must hear this!

Great book, already listened to it twice. Amazing how much he predicted. Appreciate the different perspectives.

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Excellent

If you could sum up The Screwtape Letters in three words, what would they be?

Insightful, Interesting, thought provoking

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

When Screwtapes plans were thwarted

Which scene was your favorite?

When scewtape was chastising Wormwood for letting his subject fall into the hands of a Godly woman whose house so wreaked of Gods presence that even the cat and dog were perfumed.

Who was the most memorable character of The Screwtape Letters and why?

Screwtape, his persistence in acheiving his goal

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Classic

I've had this one on my list for some time. I finally listened and was not disappointed. I'm not sure I could ever read the book after listening. Ackland did an excellent job narrating. His voice has a very dark, creepy quality to it. I could clearly picture both the writer and reader of the letters.

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Amazingly insightful and practically helpful.,

This was a quick and worthwhile listen. I would definitely consider it a top 5 in my audible library and would highly recommend it to any inquisitive individual:).

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Very interesting

An eye opening book about what the spirits on the dark side are plotting. It acts as a window into the spiritual world we cannot see.

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Great Book!

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Joss Ackland did a fantastic job narrating this book. He had the perfect voice for Screwtape.

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Enthralling Mind-bender With Everlasting Purpose

Whether or not you are a Christian, this book will make you think about the antagonist view to life. Every force has an equal and opposite one per Sir Isaac Newton and there are underlying currents to life which alter our reality. Take the time to listen carefully to the examples given and hear the true ring of adapt deception occuring in the human race.

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Great Read.

C.S. Lewis does an awesome job in delving into the various ways mankind is tempted and divided.

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