The Man Who Was Thursday Author:G. K. Chesterton This spy genre classic is equal parts mystery, suspense story, allegory, and farce. Each rereading of Chesterton's critically acclaimed novel reveals new meanings and nuances, while its jokes never become stale. — More than just a charming tale full of Dickensian characters and a mysterious man who is supposed to be 'Thursday,' The Ma... more »n Who Was Thursday askes the dark question: Will the human race survive?« less