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The Eyre Affair: Thursday Next Book 1 by Jasper Fforde (Paperback, 2001)
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There is another 1985, somewhere in the could-have-been, where the Crimean war still rages, dodos are regenerated in home-cloning kits and everyone is deeply disappointed by the ending of 'Jane Eyre'. In this world there are no jet-liners or computers, but there are policemen who can travel across time, a Welsh republic, a great interest in all things literary - and a woman called Thursday Next. In this utterly original and wonderfully funny first novel, Fforde has created a fiesty, loveable heroine and a plot of such richness and ingenuity that it will take your breath away.
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There is another 1985, somewhere in the could-have-been, where the Crimean war still rages, dodos are regenerated in home-cloning kits and everyone is deeply disappointed by the ending of 'Jane Eyre'. In this world there are no jet-liners or computers, but there are policemen who can travel across time, a Welsh republic, a great interest in all things literary - and a woman called Thursday Next. In this utterly original and wonderfully funny first novel, Fforde has created a fiesty, loveable heroine and a plot of such richness and ingenuity that it will take your breath away.Product Identifiers
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-139780340733561
eBay Product ID (ePID)89141710
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Eyre Affair: Thursday Next Book 1
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicBooks
AuthorJasper Fforde
Book SeriesThursday Next
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height196 mm
Item Weight266 g
Item Width152 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJasper Fforde
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- 02 Oct, 2024
Awesome imagination
The ideas in this are - or were then it was written - very fresh and clever. The story unfolds across not just this book but its sequels too, being far too big for a single novel. I read book 2 in the series first and struggled with a few of the ideas, so if you're thinking of getting into Fforde's work I would recommend reading this one first. It's a complete story in itself, but with all kinds of links and hints about the sequel and subsequent adventures for Thursday Next, the heroine. Also, Jasper Fforde is a really nice chap; we met at a book signing and chatted for quite a while, mostly about croquet.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Mar, 2020
Great book
I needed something to read now there's no more Terry Pratchett. Jasper Fforde was recommended (along with Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams and Robin Hobb). I enjoyed reading about Thursday's adventures so much that I'm now reading the second book in the series. Jasper's imagination is amazing. Creating these adventures. Then being able to get all these thoughts down in print in a fun, readable way makes me full of admiration. I think by now you can tell I'm no book reviewer! Just read the book. You'll like it if your tastes are like mine. I enjoy reading Terry Pratchett's novels. I also liked American Gods and Neverwhere. Next for reading is Assassin's Apprentice.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 May, 2018
A Truly Original Mind
A brilliant concept, well thought out and superbly written, but it isn’t clever at the expense of being a right good yarn. All Fforde’s books are unique and are wonderful and I recommend them all.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Sep, 2024
Great book
Funny, clever, and innovative. A must read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Jun, 2024
All good thanks
All good thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2020
Good read
Good value for moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 May, 2024
Great item thank you
Great item thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
