The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton

The Man Who Was Thursday

G.K. Chesterton

154 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)

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Ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking, fast-paced allegories blending philosophical intrigue with a dash of humor and existential mystery.

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Gabriel Syme is recruited at Scotland Yard to a secret anti-anarchist police corps. Lucian Gregory, an anarchistic poet, lives in the suburb of Saffron Park. Syme meets him at a party and they debate the meaning of poetry. Gregory argues revolt is...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 3,751 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 78%

adventurous: 65%

funny: 51%

reflective: 42%

challenging: 32%

tense: 25%

lighthearted: 17%

dark: 16%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 6%

emotional: 3%

informative: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

50% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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