Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, #1)
by C.S. Lewis
Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 49.6K reader ratings. First published in 1938. The book spans 224 pages.
About Out of the Silent Planet
In the first novel of C.S. Lewis's classic science fiction trilogy, Dr Ransom, a Cambridge academic, is abducted and taken on a spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra, which he knows as Mars. His captors are plotting to plunder the planet's treasures and plan to offer Ransom as a sacrifice to the creatures who live there. Ransom discovers he has come from the 'silent planet' – Earth – whose tragic story is known throughout the universe...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | C.S. Lewis |
| Published | 1938 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Christian |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 49,617 |
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What genre is Out of the Silent Planet?
Out of the Silent Planet is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Out of the Silent Planet worth reading?
Based on 49.6K reader ratings, Out of the Silent Planet has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Out of the Silent Planet?
Out of the Silent Planet has 224 pages.
Who wrote Out of the Silent Planet?
Out of the Silent Planet was written by C.S. Lewis. It was first published in 1938.
What is the ISBN for Out of the Silent Planet?
The ISBN-13 for Out of the Silent Planet is 9780007157150.0.
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