The Ball and the Cross Lib/E (Audiobook)

from la2bkk

I was disappointed in this work on many levels. On a positive note, the general story line is an interesting concept. However, Chesterton's writing style is dated and sometimes tedious, and many of his attempts at witty dialogue and/or compelling debate over religion versus atheism fall short. Hi...

from eddiemerkel

As I have said in the past I really like G. K. Chesterton's writing. I still like his writing and in this book I appreciate his even handedness in the handling of two characters world views, so diametrically opposed that the driving motivation for a good part of the story is their search for a qu...

from Zathras86

Chesterton gives us the archetypal Christian and the archetypal atheist, embroiled in a series of exciting and often hilarious adventures throughout England as they try to find somewhere to duel in peace. Chesterton's characters are so passionate and full of joy in life that while they are not pa...

from the_awesome_opossum

The Ball and the Cross begins with a challenge of faith and honor - the pious Catholic Evan MacIan is so incensed by James Turnbull's skepticism about the origins of Christianity that he smashes one of his windows and they agree to settle the matter with a duel. The conflict gets thwarted at ever...

from the_awesome_opossum

The Ball and the Cross begins with a challenge of faith and honor - the pious Catholic Evan MacIan is so incensed by James Turnbull's skepticism about the origins of Christianity that he smashes one of his windows and they agree to settle the matter with a duel. The conflict gets thwarted at ever...