This is a worthy classic. I really enjoyed reading this book and considering the many allegorical connections.

What a drag

So, I could take the time to write a review for this and discuss some of the philosophical/religious aspects of it, but to be honest, I just don't want to. I've been working on this book since February and I'm a little tired about being told I am going to hell. The one thing I will point out: How come it seemed that Atheist was the happiest character?

3.5 stars
“This 2-in-1 edition features an updated-language version of John Bunyan’s classic allegory, as well as Harold Myra’s brand-new, 40-day devotional. “
I rather enjoyed the original version of John Bunyan’s devotional. It took some real getting used too, as the devotions are written in a very unique way. Harold Myra’s updated version was written in the same kind of fanciful language. I just was not a fan. I can see how some people will really enjoy the updated version. I would think most fans of Bunyan would like the updated version as well. My only suggestion is to read the original devotional first before reading the updated section. I believe I may have gotten more out of the book if I had read it in reverse order.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

3.5 stars
“This 2-in-1 edition features an updated-language version of John Bunyan’s classic allegory, as well as Harold Myra’s brand-new, 40-day devotional. “
I rather enjoyed the original version of John Bunyan’s devotional. It took some real getting used too, as the devotions are written in a very unique way. Harold Myra’s updated version was written in the same kind of fanciful language. I just was not a fan. I can see how some people will really enjoy the updated version. I would think most fans of Bunyan will like the updated version as well. My only suggestion is to read the original devotional first before reading the updated section. I believe I may have gotten more out of the book if I had read it in reverse order.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Deathly boring, and extremely long. Also, subtle like a sledgehammer with the words "JESUS SAVES" painted on the business end. The only redeeming feature of this book, imho, is that it's such a sort of generally unrecognized (at this point) cultural touchstone that I kept coming across bits and going "Ohhhh so *that's* where we get (insert weird reference/phrase here) from...".

I thought giving personalities to personality traits and concepts was very interesting; Talkative, Faith, etc. However, I found overall it was somewhat difficult and very dull reading. The characters repeatedly go over the same concepts often within a few paragraphs. While I know that the style of writing is appropriate for the time period; the spelling and grammar reminded me of reading a poorly written High School English essay.