While this is definitely an all-time classic in the field of philosophy, especially if you are a Christian, I don’t know if I would recommend this for someone to actually read. Kierkegaard’s message is very good, and very helpful. But this book was unbelievably dense and difficult to follow. His writing style feels unnecessarily lofty and over the top. Very cerebral and difficult to read. I am glad I experienced this classic work of Christian Existentialism, but I can’t say this is a page turner.