The Club of Queer Trades
The Club of Queer Trades
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
London, England • Edwardian Era
2004
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Club of Queer Trades by G.K. Chesterton is a collection of six short stories, each featuring unique trades practiced by society’s members. The stories include "The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown," "The Painful Fall of a Great Reputation," and "The Singular Speculation of the House-Agent," exploring distinct professions through encounters by the protagonists, Basil and Rupert Grant.
Humorous
Mysterious
Playful
Fantastical
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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G.K. Chesterton's The Club of Queer Trades is praised for its wit and inventive storytelling, featuring eccentric characters and clever plots. Critics highlight its charm and humor, though some find the stories uneven in quality. While a delightful read for fans of quirky mysteries, its episodic nature may not appeal to everyone.
Who Should Read The Club of Queer Trades?
A reader who enjoys The Club of Queer Trades by G.K. Chesterton would likely appreciate witty and unconventional detective stories. Fans of The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and The Innocence of Father Brown by Chesterton himself would find this collection's humor and unique mysteries captivating.
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Short Story • Fiction
London, England • Edwardian Era
2004
Adult
14-18 years
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