The Screwtape Letters, by mastermind C.S. Lewis, is a series of letters from one demon (Screwtape) to another (Wormwood). Wormwood is a junior demon, assigned to tempt a specific human and lure him away from Christianity. His letters (not shown) contain status updates and questions. Screwtape answers them with advice, warnings, and techniques on how to best sway God's faithful to turn away and follow instead the "father below."
This is a great book. Satire is a powerful tool to show us profound truths, and Lewis does that here. Through these fictional demons, Lewis critiques Christianity of his day (1942) and makes poignant observations on life, God, and Hell relevant to all eras. It's a quick and easy read, both humorous and thought-provoking. I highly recommend this one.
Rating: A
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