The Man who was Thursday

[Willowbirch]

This book is absolutely, fabulously ridiculous. G.K. Chesterton has a way with humor that transforms slapstick into pure art, suitable for an intellectual theme. It is my second-favorite book.

Coeval: of the same age; having lived for an equal period; existing at the same time, or of equal antiquity or duration. - n. One who is a contemporary.