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  • Written by: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Joss Ackland
  • Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (175 ratings)

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The Screwtape Letters

Written 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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Best audiobook I’ve ever listened to

The narration is phenomenal and a perfect choice for this book — he really sounds like a devil!

Furthermore, the story itself is not only creative but also profoundly encouraging. I think I’ve listened to this audiobook four times now - can’t recommend it more highly!

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  • K
  • 2021-01-07

oh what a toast

really scary how well he predicted the demons conquest over the education system and democracy itself

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Timeless

Quality of eternal value - CS Lewis is unmatched in his wisdom and insight

yes I need to write 15 more words

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Exquisitely read by the late Joss Ackland

Very well done! Joss animates Lewis' devil in a way that I think Lewis would heartily have approved of I strongly recommend this book

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  • EJM
  • 2021-09-30

Narrator is INCREDIBLE, PERFECT, SINISTER

Perfectly cast. I mean it. The narrator is nefarious, sinister, evil sounding (but not at all creepy). Joss Ackland's voice brilliantly communicates smiles, evil laughter, and sneers through audio alone (quite a feat!). This truly an excellent portrayal.

Chapter 31 is beautiful. The description of Angels, the Sweet Glory of God, and the pain it causes demons to come close and even see at a distance the LORD's Glory and Heaven's Angels.

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Brilliant

C.S. Lewis is a brilliant author but I found the narrator very hard to listen to
will most likely listen to this again with someone else

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Very British Accent

The guy who reads the book has a very thick British accent and goes up and down in volume too much. The book itself is great, but the performance is bad.

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sheer brilliance~

The way it is written as a perfect satire from the opposite camp (satan) is nothing short of brilliant! Engaging and at times mind twisting all while entertaining! Well worth the listen!

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Interesting Christian Classic

The Narration was superb, Joss Ackland's deep smokey diction was just perfect for this audio.

The diabolical correspondence is humourous with a strong philosophical Christian message.

I am not sure it has aged well, but was an intriguing read.

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Gorgeous performance

Narrator was perfect. Tone was magic to keep focus and clarity. Listened in 2 plays.

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