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.
Reviews
Very unusual, spy mystery
5
By xyz_me
The Man Who Was Thursday is a very unusual and strange spy mystery type of book set in the early 1900's - underground anarchist meeting with seven men, each using the name of a day of the week as a code name, and the position of Thursday is about to be elected.
The Man Who Was Thursday
4
By jpiperAK
Typical Edwardian rococo surrealism.
Must read
5
By Pmort3
Great book!
Awesome book!
4
By vanishingred
Loved this book! Very creative and witty.
Exciting
5
By daniel917363928161
Great story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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