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The Eyre Affair

Thursday Next Book 1
By Jasper Fforde
Series: Thursday Next
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The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde is a whimsical and inventive tale set in an alternative version of 1985 where literature is fiercely revered. The story follows Thursday Next, a literary detective, who is tasked with protecting books from being altered or stolen. When a villainous character begins kidnapping characters from classic works, Thursday is drawn into a thrilling chase that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a clever blend of science fiction, fantasy, and literary adventure. Set in an alternate 1985 where literature has immense power, it follows a resourceful detective trying to save kidnapped characters from the pages of classic novels. With its quirky humour, intricate plot, and a passion for literature, it's perfect for readers who appreciate imaginative storytelling filled with unexpected twists.

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The Eyre Affair

The Eyre Affair is Jasper Fforde's first novel, and the debut of a fresh and delightfully original new voice.

The Eyre Affair is Jasper Fforde's first novel, and the debut of a fresh and delightfully original new voice.

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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, and 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 feisty, loveable heroine and a plot of such richness and ingenuity that it will take your breath away.

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The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde is praised for its clever blend of low comedy and high erudition, reminiscent of Monty Python's style. Described as "postmodernism played as raw, howling farce," it's seen as a silly book for smart people. The narrative receives acclaim for its imaginative and humorous nature, drawing comparisons to works by Douglas Adams and Lewis Carroll. It's noted for being potentially the start of a cult following, with anticipation evident among notable authors like Terry Pratchett.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340733561

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books Jasper Fforde New Release Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Thursday Next

About the Author

Jasper Fforde's first novel was publishing to astonishing critical and commercial success in 2001. Since then he has written 3 other Thursday next novels, and is working on the first in a new series of crime novels. Jasper lives near Hay-on-Wye and flies Tiger Moth aeroplanes as relaxation.

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