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Title: Manalive
Subtitle: A Novel
Author: G. K. Chesterton
Narrator: Kevin O'Brien
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-31-17
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Classics, American Literature
Publisher's Summary:
This classic novel by the brilliant G. K. Chesterton tells the rollicking tale of Innocent Smith, a man who may be crazy - or possibly the most sane man of all. Arriving at a dreary London boarding house accompanied by a windstorm, Smith is an exuberant, eccentric, and sweet-natured man. Smith has a positive effect on the house - he creates his own court, brings a few couples together, and falls in love with a paid companion next door. All seems to be well with the world.
Then the unexpected happens: Smith shoots at one of the tenants, and two doctors arrive to arrest him, claiming that he's a bigamist, an attempted murderer, and a thief. But cynical writer Moon insists that the case be tried there - and they explore Smith's past history, revealing startling truths about what he does. Is he the wickedest man in Britain, or is he "blameless as a buttercup"?
Beautifully written, mixing the ridiculous with the profound, full of hilarious dialogue, and lushly detailed writing, Chesterton's main character Innocent Smith somehow manages to restore joy to all the dull and cynical lives around him. In this delightfully strange mystery, Chesterton demonstrates why life is worth living, and that sometimes we need a little madness just to know we are alive.
Members Reviews:
One of GKC's lesser known books. A detective story of sorts, the writing is brilliant and the plot amazingly unexpected!
Anyone who has read Chesterton and hasn't read 'Manalive' has no idea what they're missing. Vintage GKC, with all the normal sparkling style!
A Joyous radical Christian companion to Albert Camus' "The Myth of Sisyphus" To truly Live well is to Love Life.
Chesterton explores the Hero's quest for meaning in a series of outlandish comic escapades tweaking conventional social norms and the uncharitable propriety of modern society. Read and enjoy as broad farce and fantastical satire.
Five Stars
A very enjoyable book.
Decent
Not the best Chesterton out there, but on an off day, he could outwrite most authors, so this is still quite enjoyable.
Five Stars
Great Transaction - would do business with again
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Title: Manalive
Subtitle: A Novel
Author: G. K. Chesterton
Narrator: Kevin O'Brien
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-31-17
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Classics, American Literature
Publisher's Summary:
This classic novel by the brilliant G. K. Chesterton tells the rollicking tale of Innocent Smith, a man who may be crazy - or possibly the most sane man of all. Arriving at a dreary London boarding house accompanied by a windstorm, Smith is an exuberant, eccentric, and sweet-natured man. Smith has a positive effect on the house - he creates his own court, brings a few couples together, and falls in love with a paid companion next door. All seems to be well with the world.
Then the unexpected happens: Smith shoots at one of the tenants, and two doctors arrive to arrest him, claiming that he's a bigamist, an attempted murderer, and a thief. But cynical writer Moon insists that the case be tried there - and they explore Smith's past history, revealing startling truths about what he does. Is he the wickedest man in Britain, or is he "blameless as a buttercup"?
Beautifully written, mixing the ridiculous with the profound, full of hilarious dialogue, and lushly detailed writing, Chesterton's main character Innocent Smith somehow manages to restore joy to all the dull and cynical lives around him. In this delightfully strange mystery, Chesterton demonstrates why life is worth living, and that sometimes we need a little madness just to know we are alive.
Members Reviews:
One of GKC's lesser known books. A detective story of sorts, the writing is brilliant and the plot amazingly unexpected!
Anyone who has read Chesterton and hasn't read 'Manalive' has no idea what they're missing. Vintage GKC, with all the normal sparkling style!
A Joyous radical Christian companion to Albert Camus' "The Myth of Sisyphus" To truly Live well is to Love Life.
Chesterton explores the Hero's quest for meaning in a series of outlandish comic escapades tweaking conventional social norms and the uncharitable propriety of modern society. Read and enjoy as broad farce and fantastical satire.
Five Stars
A very enjoyable book.
Decent
Not the best Chesterton out there, but on an off day, he could outwrite most authors, so this is still quite enjoyable.
Five Stars
Great Transaction - would do business with again