Alas, that era is at an end i have finished the eyre affair and am loving the world of ice and fire. I think its because the worldbuilding is a bit more internally consistent, the plots a bit tighter, the writing less concerned with being clever, and the book in general a bit toned down from this one. Peculiarly wellsuited to the kindle, this novel is also perfect for those summers when you want to get away from your holiday. Jasper ffordes first novel, the eyre affair, is a spirited sendup of genre fictionits part hardboiled mystery, part timemachine caperthat features a sassy, wellread special operative in literary detection named thursday next, who will put you more in mind of bridget jones than miss marple. I read a scrappy, dogeared paperback of jasper ffordes the eyre affair for the first time three years ago, curled up outdoors under a large tree and sneezing regularly in the summer pollen haze. In jasper fforde s great britain, circa 1985, time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the resurrected pet of choice, and literature is taken very, very seriously. The eyre affair is the debut novel by english author jasper fforde, published by hodder and stoughton in 2001. The eyre affair can be too clever by half, and fiction like this is certainly an acquired taste, but fforde s verve is rarely less than infectious. Jasper fforde has 34 books on goodreads with 748527 ratings. An outstanding set of the first 4 novels in the eyre affair series, unusual all together and signed. Jasper fforde s first novel, the eyre affair, is a spirited sendup of genre fictionits part hardboiled mystery, part timemachine caperthat features a sassy, wellread special operative in literary detection named thursday next, who will put you more in mind of bridget jones than miss marple. All 4 books are in ff condition only showing some light foxing to the page ends in the first 3 books common for these books as they were printed on a cheaper paper, else all 4 books. Its a book for booklovers, full of literary puns and injokes, including answers to the everelusive alice. The eyre affair by jasper fforde overdrive rakuten.
Jasper fforde s beloved new york times bestselling novel introduces literary detective thursday next and her alternate reality of literatureobsessed englandfrom the author of the constant rabbit fans of douglas adams and p. The heroin thursday next yup, thats right, a girl is named thursday. When i first heard the premise of this unique mystery, i doubted that a firsttime author could pull off a complicated caper involving. The eyre affair shows a great combination of humour thriller, scifi, detective and fantasy. My friends tend to have pretty good taste in books, and so i figured, whatread more if you liked this, you might also like. The eyre affair is the first novel by jasper fforde, and the first in the thursday next series.
Ffordes first novel, the eyre affair, was published in 2001. As the name suggest, the jane eyre of charlotte bronte does play a big part here. He has published two books in the loosely connected nursery crime series, and has published the first books. The eyre affair by jasper fforde 9780340733561 qbd books. He is the author of the thursday next series, the nursery crimes series and shades of grey. Really enjoyed the inventiveness of jasper ffordes the eyre affair.
Wodehouse will love visiting jasper ffordes great britain, circa 1985, when time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the resurrected pet of choice, and literature is taken very, very seriously. Fforde delivers almost every sentence with a sly wink, and hes got an easy way with wordplay, trivia, and inside jokes. The first installment in jasper ffordes new york times bestselling series of thursday next novels introduces literary detective thursday next and her alternate reality of literatureobsessed england fans of douglas adams and p. I read a scrappy, dogeared paperback of jasper fforde s the eyre affair for the first time three years ago, curled up outdoors under a large tree. If potential readers of my book havent read jane eyre they might have seen the film, and if they havent done either, they might still know that jane is a heroine of victorian romantic fiction. Originally published in the united kingdom in 2001 a woman named thursday next gads hill back at my desk acheron hades search for the guilty, punish the innocent jane eyre.
The eyre affair ebook by jasper fforde rakuten kobo. Blending the surreal with some truly intelligent parody and an incredible number of literary allusions, this is undoubtedly a book for any bibliophile. The eyre affair by jasper fforde book club discussion. If you saw my update video, you would know that i was reading three books at once because i wasnt getting into either one.
Buy a cheap copy of the eyre affair book by jasper fforde. I like the eyre affair, but i prefer his nursery crime books. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. This swindon is the setting of the thursday next books, of which the eyre affair is the first. Writing and publishing his first book, the eyre affair, in 2001, the writer jasper fforde made his debut on the literary scene with a good impact. Boxid ia1557407 accessrestricteditem true addeddate 201009 21. Fforde had received 76 rejections for earlier works before being accepted by a. The eyre affair by jasper fforde, 9780340733561, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The eyre affair by fforde, jasper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The eyre affair is the debut novel by english author jasper fforde, published by hodder and. That said, the ridiculous names is just the sort of thing that appeals to me, so.
The premise of the story is that original manuscripts can be stolen and then changed, not just that manuscript, but all copies of say, jane eyre. The eyre affair, jasper fforde oh im in two minds about this book. There is another 1985, where londons criminal gangs have moved into the lucrative literary market, and thursday next is on the trail of a new crime waves mr big. This study suggests that jasper ffordes novel the eyre affair 2001 is. This was to start a trend in his work for the fantastical and funny that has been integrated into his work throughout much of his career. Read the eyre affair a thursday next novel by jasper fforde available from rakuten kobo. I said, advising, pluck me from this jail of textor i swear ill wring your neck. Surreal and hilariously funny, this alternate history, the debut novel of british author fforde, will appeal to lovers of zany genre work think douglas adams and. For the eyre affair to have any resonance the featured novel had to be familiar and respected.
Jasper ffordes beloved new york times bestselling novel introduces literary detective thursday next and her alternate r. Wodehouse will love visiting jasper fforde s great britain, circa 1985, when time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the. Creating all the different elements and characters that were going to be contained within, it managed to build a fully realized world. Combine this premise with a world where time travel is possible and you get a hilarious comedy called the eyre affair by jasper fforde. The first book in the phenomenally successful thursday next series, from number one bestselling author jasper fforde. The eyre affair is quite easily one of the cleverest books that i have read. These books are so fun, clever and packed with literary winks. Jul 19, 2001 the eyre affair is a silly book for smart people. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
This eyre affair, so surprising, gives my soul such loath despising, here i plot my temper rising, rising from my jail of text. Today, i will be sharing my thoughts on the former. The eyre affair can be too clever by half, and fiction like this is certainly an acquired taste, but ffordes verve is rarely less than infectious. The eyre affair by jasper fforde my world of books. Feb 25, 2003 the wall street journal jasper fforde s first novel, the eyre affair, is a spirited sendup of genre fictionits part hardboiled mystery, part timemachine caperthat features a sassy, wellread special operative in literary detection named thursday next, who will put you more in mind of bridget jones than miss marple. Oct 28, 2016 im over at vulpes libris today, talking about why i didnt like the eyre affair 2001 by jasper fforde as much as id hoped i would. The numerous literary allusions will have enormous appeal for those who believe that literature really is the thing and you will absolutely find yourself laughing out loud throughout. The novel is set in 1985, when england has been at war with. The eyre affair by jasper fforde reading guidebook club.
The eyre affair hardcover january 1, 2001 by jasper fforde author 4. The eyre affair is the lovechild of the best kinds of parody and satire, executed with a style that harps to edward lear and lewis carroll. Thursday next is a specops 27 operative, a literatec, who deals in crimes against literature. It takes place in an alternative 1985, where literary detective thursday next pursues a master criminal through the world of charlotte bronte s jane eyre.
The wall street journal jasper ffordes first novel, the eyre affair, is a spirited sendup of genre fictionits part hardboiled mystery, part timemachine caperthat features a sassy, wellread special operative in literary detection named thursday next, who will put you more in mind of bridget jones than miss marple. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction books that not only engage and. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The eyre affair, jasper fforde the book lovers sanctuary. All books signed jasper by the author on the title page. Welsh author jasper fforde fills his debut novel, the eyre affair, with airships, superpowered secret agents, and a surprising amount of fiery, shakespearerelated discussion for a story set in 1985. Aug 15, 2011 i read a scrappy, dogeared paperback of jasper fforde s the eyre affair for the first time three years ago, curled up outdoors under a large tree and sneezing regularly in the summer pollen haze. Its a book for booklovers, full of literary puns and injokes, including answers to the everelusive alice in wonderland riddle regarding ravens and writing desks. An introduction to thursday next and the eyre affair jasper fforde. A alternate history world in which the borders between reality and. A thursday next novel paperback deckle edge, february 25, 2003. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Let me know if you love it or which books youve found disappointing after waiting to read them for years.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the eyre affair. The eyre affair initially published in 2001 on the 1st of january, this was to be the novel that setup the entire universe of the thursday next series. Jasper fforde born 11 january 1961 is a british novelist. Im over at vulpes libris today, talking about why i didnt like the eyre affair 2001 by jasper fforde as much as id hoped i would. I read it for the second time this summer on mostly stationary trains in the rain, as the first book i downloaded onto a brand new kindle. Thus, these original manuscripts are viewed as absolute treasures. John rivers, to india in order to help him with his missionary. It is britain, it is 1985, but, in this world, literature is the thing. To have an idea about how and why i write what i do, click on the links below.
The first installment in jasper fforde s new york times bestselling series of thursday next novels introduces literary detective thursday next and her alternate reality of literatureobsessed england fans of douglas adams and p. Wodehouse will love visiting jasper fforde s great britain, circa 1985, when time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the resurrected pet of choice, and literature is taken very, very seriously. He has published two books in the loosely connected nursery crime series, and has published the first books of two additional independent series, the last dragonslayer and. I only discovered this series a couple of weeks ago and when i finally read it, it was fantastic. The eyre affair by jasper fforde my only feeling is why didnt i read this book earlier. In jasper ffordes great britain, circa 1985, time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the resurrected pet of choice, and literature is taken very, very seriously. Jasper fforde gave up his career in the fim industry when his novel the eyre affair debuted on the new york times bestseller list in 2002. A thursday next novel ebook written by jasper fforde. Fforde is known mainly for his thursday next novels.
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