Shadowlands
by William Nicholson

Name: Shadowlands
Brand: William Nicholson
SKU: 9780573018947
Rating: 4.12 (534 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers largely appreciate the emotional depth and beautifully crafted narrative of the play, highlighting C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham's poignant love story. Many find the exploration of faith, pain, and the human experience deeply moving. However, some feel the pacing was off, particularly in terms of plot development, leading to a less impactful conclusion for a few audience members.

Emotionally powerful love storyWell-written and engagingInsightful portrayal of C.S. LewisPacing issues and rushed plot

Synopsis

Jack Lewis is smug in his convictions about God and His plan for the world until Joy and her young son enter his life and the bewildered theoretician of love in the abstract finally confronts its direct presence.