My second month of reading Chesterton has introduced me to his journalistic essays: I read 'Twelve Types' and started 'All things considered'. Though they are interesting, I sometimes struggle with these pieces: sometimes they presuppose some background knowledge that I lack.
I did not read as much as I was planning: though I started 'Heretics', I am only in the beginning of the book. I did read 'The man who was Thursday', however, and enjoyed it very much. When I started reading, I soon became fascinated by the undercover story. Then, nearing the end, I became very much puzzled. Now, ruminating over the story I read some days ago, I become more and more impressed. It is definitely a book that I will return to some time.
After finishing the first 'Father Brown' bundle last month, and starting the second one last week, I just began watching the series today. At first sight, I am not overly impressed. Though the scene is beautiful, and Father Brown was well played, the story lacks some speed when watched on television. But perhaps I just have to get used to it.
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