Alas, that era is at an end i have finished the eyre affair and am loving the world of ice and fire. To have an idea about how and why i write what i do, click on the links below. The heroin thursday next yup, thats right, a girl is named thursday. 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 debut novel by english author jasper fforde, published by hodder and. The eyre affair by jasper fforde my world of books. 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. The eyre affair by jasper fforde, 9780340733561, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
For the eyre affair to have any resonance the featured novel had to be familiar and respected. Today, i will be sharing my thoughts on the former. 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. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the eyre affair. The first book in the phenomenally successful thursday next series, from number one bestselling author jasper fforde. 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. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jul 19, 2001 the eyre affair is a silly book for smart people. The eyre affair by jasper fforde book club discussion. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.
Ffordes first novel, the eyre affair, was published in 2001. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction books that not only engage and. 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. Its a book for booklovers, full of literary puns and injokes, including answers to the everelusive alice. I only discovered this series a couple of weeks ago and when i finally read it, it was fantastic. 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 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. 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. If you saw my update video, you would know that i was reading three books at once because i wasnt getting into either one.
Combine this premise with a world where time travel is possible and you get a hilarious comedy called the eyre affair by jasper fforde. Wodehouse will love visiting jasper fforde s great britain, circa 1985, when time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the. The eyre affair by fforde, jasper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The eyre affair by jasper fforde my only feeling is why didnt i read this book earlier. 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.
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. The eyre affair, jasper fforde oh im in two minds about this book. The eyre affair by jasper fforde 9780340733561 qbd books. The eyre affair ebook by jasper fforde rakuten kobo. The books fictional version of jane eyre ends with jane accompanying her cousin, st. An introduction to thursday next and the eyre affair jasper fforde. The eyre affair is the debut novel by english author jasper fforde, published by hodder and stoughton in 2001.
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. I like the eyre affair, but i prefer his nursery crime books. 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. 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. 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. Let me know if you love it or which books youve found disappointing after waiting to read them for years. 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.
Jasper ffordes beloved new york times bestselling novel introduces literary detective thursday next and her alternate r. Blending the surreal with some truly intelligent parody and an incredible number of literary allusions, this is undoubtedly a book for any bibliophile. 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. This eyre affair, so surprising, gives my soul such loath despising, here i plot my temper rising, rising from my jail of text. He has published two books in the loosely connected nursery crime series, and has published the first books. A alternate history world in which the borders between reality and. I said, advising, pluck me from this jail of textor i swear ill wring your neck. 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. This swindon is the setting of the thursday next books, of which the eyre affair is the first. 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. That said, the ridiculous names is just the sort of thing that appeals to me, so. Boxid ia1557407 accessrestricteditem true addeddate 201009 21. Peculiarly wellsuited to the kindle, this novel is also perfect for those summers when you want to get away from your holiday.
An outstanding set of the first 4 novels in the eyre affair series, unusual all together and signed. Fforde delivers almost every sentence with a sly wink, and hes got an easy way with wordplay, trivia, and inside jokes. This study suggests that jasper ffordes novel the eyre affair 2001 is. The eyre affair, jasper fforde the book lovers sanctuary. When i first heard the premise of this unique mystery, i doubted that a firsttime author could pull off a complicated caper involving. Fforde is known mainly for his thursday next novels. Fforde had received 76 rejections for earlier works before being accepted by a. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. 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.
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. As the name suggest, the jane eyre of charlotte bronte does play a big part here. He is the author of the thursday next series, the nursery crimes series and shades of grey. All books signed jasper by the author on the title page. Creating all the different elements and characters that were going to be contained within, it managed to build a fully realized world.
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. 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. 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. It is britain, it is 1985, but, in this world, literature is the thing. 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. 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. These books are so fun, clever and packed with literary winks. 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.
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. The eyre affair shows a great combination of humour thriller, scifi, detective and fantasy. The eyre affair by jasper fforde reading guidebook club. The novel is set in 1985, when england has been at war with. 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. Jasper fforde born 11 january 1961 is a british novelist. 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.
A thursday next novel ebook written by jasper fforde. Jasper fforde has 34 books on goodreads with 748527 ratings. The eyre affair hardcover january 1, 2001 by jasper fforde author 4. Thursday next is a specops 27 operative, a literatec, who deals in crimes against literature. Really enjoyed the inventiveness of jasper ffordes the eyre affair. 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. John rivers, to india in order to help him with his missionary.
A thursday next novel paperback deckle edge, february 25, 2003. The eyre affair by jasper fforde overdrive rakuten. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. 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. 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 is the first novel by jasper fforde, and the first in the thursday next series. Buy a cheap copy of the eyre affair book by jasper fforde.
Read the eyre affair a thursday next novel by jasper fforde available from rakuten kobo. The eyre affair is quite easily one of the cleverest books that i have read. 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. Thus, these original manuscripts are viewed as absolute treasures.
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