Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life
Lewis, C S
literary fiction
autobiographical memoir
past tense
first POV
~282 pp
A slow-burn literary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, intimate scope. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Contains notable humor.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 70,528 |
| Page count | ~282 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | first |