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Can the reality of Imago Dei eclipse the failings of a troubled protagonist? Can the Christian imagination speak to a generation captivated by Stranger Things, Squid Game, and the Marvel universe? Can the means of pop culture advance theological ends? These were just some of the questions I wrestled with…

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In what I would call a companion to Lewis’ classic The Great Divorce, Webster offers up a modern-day descent into hell that is theologically thought-provoking, honest, profound, and—perhaps most surprisingly—playful.

The plot is relatively straightforward: a demon visits an ordinary Joe & takes him to hell, where Joe must complete three challenges to see and save his beloved twin sister, who died as a child. Along the way, Joe is faced with the fracturing of beauty, truth & goodness, as well as flashbacks that reveal more of his schism humanity.

The plot is compelling, but it’s Webster’s story-telling, setting…

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