Why does Philip Pullman hate The Magician’s Nephew?

2026-08-31T17:00:00+01:00

Is it our fault when something bad happens? Can suffering ever be redeemed? In the final part of their discussion, Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter unpack Philp Pullman’s critique of one of CS Lewis’ most beloved Narnia stories. Along the way, they venture into the worlds of Star Trek and Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy, asking whether science fiction can offer the hope and meaning we long for or whether we’re still searching for a bigger story to live by. Plus, what did JRR Tolkien think of Dune?

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