I received a copy of MAGNIFICENT MALEVOLENCE by Derek Wilson from Lion
Fiction via Kregel Publications. The
cover proclaims: “Memoirs of a career in hell in the tradition of the Screwtape
Letters.” Honestly, I wasn’t sure what
to expect, but with that kind of an introduction and the eerie devil pictured
on the front, I was intrigued.
After reading the introduction, I understood that Screwtape was a
senior devil introduced by C. S. Lewis in 1942.
This led me to research more about C. S. Lewis. I’m embarrassed to admit I hadn’t known much
more about him other than his Chronicles
of Narnia fantasy series. That,
however, is a different matter.
Back to MAGNIFICENT MALEVOLENCE…if you read this, prepare to enter the
twisted mind of…well, a twisted individual.
He’s a devil explaining life and thoughts through his writings. They are a mixture of professional language –
the type you might find in an office manual or a college textbook – and the
insightful depth of a diary. Then, think
about how it’s wicked. The letters span
from 1942 to the present, which is interesting in itself by offering a new view
of the past. If you do happen across
this, it is worth a look. The writing
sucks you in and the darkness of the humor keeps you turning the pages.
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