Who is Thud (a.k.a. The Almost Human, Thaddeus Jones) from Missing Links and what is their importance? Missing_Links_(novel) English & Literature "Thud (a.k.a. The Almost Human

Thud is one of the most memorable and unusual characters of the story. The man is a giant of more than three hundred pounds, and when he speaks, the words are not understandable because Thud is almost always eating. Thud has a job working for a funeral home, but his real talent is in non-violent crimes like burglaries. Despite being a convicted felon and ex-convict, Ray describes Thud as the most trustworthy person at Ponky.