Book Review: The Man Who Was Thursday-By: G. K. Chesterton
116 pages
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Editorial Review:The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare is a metaphysical thriller by author G. K. Chesterton. Originally published in the early 20th century, this Chesterton novel deals with anarchists, but is a construction of Philosophical Anarchism and is distinguished from ordinary anarchism and is largely a rebellion against Evil. The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare is a highly recommened novel for those interested in anarchism and for individuals who enjoy the writings of G. K. Chesterton.
What I Thought:
I figured that while reading a book from 1908, there would be things I would not understand. However, I found it to be a very easy and quick read. The book was extremely predictable, but still held a strong point. My only issue with it is how it ended. I thought it was going one way, but it shifted into this unpredictable ending that I still only sort of understand. I realize that it coincides with this idea of philosophical anarchism versus ordinary anarchism, but I think it could have been better explained. Because the book was free, I thought it was definitely worth my time to read, but it wasn’t necessarily the best book I’ve ever read.
