The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton

The Man Who Was Thursday

G.K. Chesterton with Kingsley Amis

176 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare is a novel by G. K. Chesterton, first published in 1908. The book is sometimes referred to as a metaphysical thriller.

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Moods

mysterious 79%
adventurous 61%
funny 45%
reflective 41%
challenging 37%
dark 22%
tense 18%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 7%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 30% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 41% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

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