J. R. R. Tolkien or C. S. Lewis??

[Sameeha Ismail]

I loved the novels of C.S. Lewis years before I even begin on Tolkien's works. "The Horse and His Boy" used to be on my favorite list. But if I have to choose now, I will choose Tolkien. I guess as I grew up my taste shifted.

[Alex Malone]

They both conjure such wonderful worlds but in different ways, I'm not sure it is possible for me to choose! I guess I'd go LOTR for worldbuilding over Narnia, but Narnia before The Hobbit, but then there are all their other works which are great too...
Leaf by Niggle and The Great Divorce are two of my favourite short stories. Definitely worth reading, particularly if you appreciate the religious influence in their writings.

[Prakhar Awasthi]

J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were both famous authors, and they were also good friends. They wrote different kinds of stories.

J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for writing "The Lord of the Rings," a fantasy series set in a magical world. He created rich and detailed fantasy worlds, and his writing is known for its depth and complexity.

C.S. Lewis, on the other hand, is famous for writing "The Chronicles of Narnia," another series of fantasy books. His stories are more straightforward and easier to read, often with a Christian message.

Depends on your personal taste. If you like complex and detailed fantasy worlds, you might prefer Tolkien. If you prefer simpler, allegorical tales with Christian themes, you might like C.S. Lewis. It's all about what kind of stories you enjoy!

[Jotham Timkang]

I prefer C.S. Lewis over J.R.R. Tolkien because he crafted the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series so skillfully. He has a unique way of subtly introducing spiritual themes in a children's story, seamlessly blending fiction with nonfiction-like elements. The characters and plot immediately capture your attention, creating a narrative that is both imaginative and thought-provoking.

[João Ramos]

That's a difficult question to answer. At different stages of my life, I havé changed my opinion. It would be unfair to any of them to choose just one.

[Edith Piaff]

I also deeply love both. However, I read The Chronicles of Narnia when I was a younger child, and I've never really revisited them as an adult, as I had in my mind the bias of them being books for younger people.Still, reading those books were some of the best moments of my childhood. I likewise read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy as a young adult, and it was my favorite thing in the world for awhile. Overall, I prefer Tolkien because, for me, he seems to have more depth and substance, as well as more humor.

[Adéla Kapicová]

I also love both. When I was little, The Chronicles of Narnia were my favourite; I remember devouring book after book, being unable to stop. Later I really enjoyed Hobbit, specially as a book for literary analysis. I also generally adore LOTR, but to be honest, the movies are my favourite, since the books were too descriptive and lengthy. I love Tolkien for being the father of the idea and the whole cult that came from that.

[Soojung Lee]

I also love both. When I was little, The Chronicles of Narnia were my favourite; I remember devouring book after book, being unable to stop. Later I really enjoyed Hobbit, specially as a book for literary analysis. I also generally adore LOTR, but to be honest, the movies are my favourite, since the books were too descriptive and lengthy. I love Tolkien for being the father of the idea and the whole cult that came from that.

Your opinion closely mirrors my own. If people aren't fans of reading LOTR, I always recommend to at least read The Hobbit.

I love how accessible The Chronicles of Narnia is; most of all, I love how they're both so timeless. It amazes me how each generation continues to love these two authors (for good reason-imho).

[Blueberry Dragon]

That's a difficult question to answer. At different stages of my life, I havé changed my opinion. It would be unfair to any of them to choose just one.

That's so true, @João Ramos. I'd agree that it seems unfair to choose between the two.

[chongjasmine]

I prefer C.S Lewis, love his narnia series... very much.

[Adrian Bouknight]

I've heard great things about both authors, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis! I had just recently begun reading The Screwtape Letters" and have been enjoying it. Thank you for creating this thread for insight into the subject.