I’ve been interested in G.K. Chesterton ever since I heard a professional storyteller tell one of Chesterton’s stories. It was funny, witty and thought-provoking. So I was really excited to read and review this book on such an interesting and unusual man.

However, this book disappointed me a bit. At times dry and hard to wade through all the intellectual-speak, it also could have used a little more down-to-earth approach. I felt like the author Kevin Belmonte was trying to come across as a little too scholarly and theological himself, rather than just letting Chesterton’s life and style shine through.

All in all, not a book I would highly recommend; it was not as engaging and interesting as I was hoping, but not a bad read, if you don’t mind plugging along when the going gets dry.

3 out of 5 stars.

(This book was sent to me from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.)

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