Descent Into Hell (Paperback) (Paperback)

from vyode

[goodwill, bristol tn] doctrine of substituted love. tending towards the agnostic this really 'struck a chord', as they say. presents an idea of Gomorrah, which has in my mind as yet remained vaporous & indistinct. we all know sodom = buttsecks but buried deep w/in this book is gomorrah = avoidan...

from antiquary

In terms of the quality of the writing and the power of the concepts, I rate this 4 r even 5. In terms of enjoyability, I rate it 2 or 1. It is about a scholar who becomes obsessively in love (or lust) with a young woman who does not love him, which makes him vulnerable to a succubus who imperson...

from Macmom

I was introduced to Charles William's "metaphysical thrillers" in college. This was the best he wrote. The "doctrine of substituted love" has had a profound impact on my life. Often, it takes a story to show some theological principle (hence Jesus speaking in parables). This won't be everyone's c...

from VincentDarlage

I'm not sure how to rate this one. It deserves a five-star rating for depth and magnitude, and incredible concepts, but it deserves a one-star rating for writing style, clarity, and technique. Charles Williams, one of the Inklings, apparently cannot write. The scenes with the succubus, and the de...

from axmenoquestions

Ranks up there as one of my all-time favorites. I keep coming back to this story.