by C.S. Lewis
First published 1996
Philologist Elwin Ransom is abducted and drugged, then whisked away to the alien planet Malacandra. Escaping his captors, he discovers the inhabitants are nothing like the sacrificial beings his kidnappers expected. As Ransom navigates Malacandra's landscapes, he uncovers revelations that challenge his understanding of his home planet, Earth.
Genres: science-fiction, classic-literature, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, world-building
Setting: Malacandra
Period: 1950-
245 pages · Hardcover · G K Hall & Co