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The Man Who Was Thursday: Centennial Edition

By: G. K. Chesterton, Chesterton Books
Narrated by: Nigel Peever
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Publisher's summary

This audiobook is wonderfully narrated by British actor Nigel Peever, who brings the story to life. Published by Chesterton Books.

Public Domain (P)2018 Chesterton Books

Critic reviews

"G. K. Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday is a wacky, nightmarish, deliriously well-written adventure story for grownups in which nothing is what it seems and everyone wears a mask, whether figurative or literal. It's hard to think of a more thrilling book." (Kate Christensen, Time magazine's Summer Reading List 2009)

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marvelous

The narrator, Nigel Peever, gives such a great performance of Chesterton's most entertaining tale! Combines suspense, humor, philosophy, and brilliant one-liners.

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Fantastic Story!

I received this audio book for free in exchange for my honest review. I read this book many years ago and enjoyed it, but the narrator makes it an even more enjoyable experience. I know you're going to like this one.

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Better after my 2nd listen

So glad I listened again! I was disappointed with the ending after my first listen...an ending which will not lend itself to those who feel compelled to skip to the end. It's a clever twist on a mystery with clever twists and both funny and profound. The narrator delivered a great performance with different voices and accents. I will listen to this again for those times when I wish to escape my thoughts.

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An intricate and gaslit duel of the mind

With the absurd charm of good English manners among dilettantes and aristocrats overlying the sense of danger, this is a lovely and intricate little faberge egg of a work revolving around a pitched battle between two men of wits. It's the perfect listen on a rainy or snowy day. Grab a blanket and a cup of tea, snuggle down and enjoy.

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Classic book performed at its best. Do not miss !

In “The man who was Thursday” Nigel Peever produces a narration beyond what anyone could expect in the audiobook world.
Nigel’s ability and fluidity in expressing nine different voices is extraordinary. The elocution is top notch.
The choice of classical music to separate the Chapters is just perfect.

Off course the story is a classic for literature lovers, penned at the turn of the last century. While addressing controversial issues of the times, Chesterton with his known strange sense of humor, wrote an enticing, mystical and fantastic story with some Dickens flavors. The tale wont be everybody’s cup of tea but is definitively without doubt a step up from everyday mystery books. It is proper literature, not kiosk writing.

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A Philosopher & his debates

Chesterton has an unusual sense of humor a philosopher, entertaining one with debates, rather it is poetry, anarchy, government. He is known for his
aphorisms. Well done by Nigel Peevers on audio

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There are few books as audacious and ravishing

I can hardly speak of Chesterton’s crowning text. It is the rarest of books, and it batters me every time.

Instead, a few words about the production. When I first heard Peever’s voice in a short excerpt, I thought it far too stuffy to carry this most comical and grace of books. But after listening to his entire performance, I find no fault. In fact, his seems the perfect voice for The Man Who Was Thursday. I am less enchanted with the occasional music, but my only real complaint is that it swallows the last word of the book in its fanfare. A worthy production of an incredible work.

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Fabulous performance!

GK Chesterton’s classic thriller about spies, secret organizations and terrorist is brilliantly performed by Nigel Peever. He is a versatile narrator who seamlessly switches among the many characters with their unique voices. Good book and better narration!

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Amazing book! Narrator did amazing!

I loved how the narrator portrayed the Characters voices, the professor being my favorite! I was laughing so hard at the scene about "coevil" and "lush" Nigel did such a great job making that scene so real! I did notice toward the end more, that there was some short skipping, like a scratched CD, but it was definitely worth the listen!

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Peever Does Great Justice to Chesterton

As a long time Chesterton fan, I've read this book numerous times but this was my first listen. It was an absolute treat! Peever performs the book rather than just narrating it. His voices make the characters believable and quite entertaining. I will listen to this countless times. It's such a deep story and Peever does justice to Chesterton's writing. I picked up some nuances I hadn't noticed in reading the book. So glad I purchased this. I look forward to seeking out Peever's other audiobooks.

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