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176 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199771
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 27 September 2012
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,137 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
funny 47%
reflective 41%
challenging 31%
tense 23%
lighthearted 16%
dark 15%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 39% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Fatphobia, Ableism, AlcoholModerate
Racism, Violence, Racial slurs176 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199771
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 27 September 2012
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,137 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
funny 47%
reflective 41%
challenging 31%
tense 23%
lighthearted 16%
dark 15%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 39% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Ableism, AlcoholModerate
Racism, Violence, Racial slurs