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Liked It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “I am absolutely thrilled with the world of Thursday Next as created by Fforde. At first, I thought it was odd that he planned to take us a mere ~20 years into the past when creating this world. But as I continued into the story, I was entranced by the intricate world that had been created by...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 2 members found this review helpful “Halfway through this book I am quitting. It is witty, creative and funny AND it got me to read Jane Eyre. Somehow, though, I just couldn't get into it--maybe I'm just not "literate" enough to follow all the connections... and when about 6 F-bombs hit within 2 pages I decided that was enough.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“One of my favorites. Isn't this every booklovers dream? Well, you wouldn't want to jump into Beowoulf, I guess.”
Susan H wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The book was refreshingly clever and witty, funny, and amazingly creative. Jasper Fforde's imagination is out of this world, and this marks the start of my being a fan. Thursday Next is truly heroine material. I just wish the Jane Eyre part started sooner, and not in chapter 29 of the 35-chapter book. I was sooo looking forward to reading about Jane Eyre that I couldn't get to that part fast enough. But still, Fforde did not disappoint. He made Rochester come alive, literally! The twists and turns made it a truly exciting book to read. :)
a.k.a. SHY... I'm the real deal wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of Fforde's books. Jasper Fforde fan!!!
Rating : 4 / 4 bookmarks”
“Laugh-out-loud funny! Even if you haven't read all of the classics mentions.
Paula C wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I had to call a friend to ask how Jane Eyre REALLY ended after reading this. ”
“I read this one second, though it was the first in the series, and found it just as delightfully irreverent and wonderful as Lost in a Good Book.”
Dana L wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An easy read. Fun science fiction added in with enjoyable literature history/fiction. A lot of fun. I will read the rest of the series. ”
Cerian B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting story if you remember the classics.”
ConnieRCW wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The whole series of Thursday Next books are BRILLIANT. Would recommend them to everyone!”
Nina C wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I wish I could give a 3.5 stars because this wasn't exactly 4, but it was better than 3. I really enjoyed the universe this book is written in. In fact, I believe it is the way the world should be. We should all know, love, embrace, and exist upon literature. My favorite scene in the book was when Thursday goes to a performance of Richard III in which the audience members are the actors and there is audience participation throughout the play. It was amazing to me. I want to live in this world!
Kristin C wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved the writing. I loved all the mentions of famous works of literature. I loved all the allusions. It is a great idea for a series.
My only complaint is how Thursday's romantic life ended in the book. I wasn't happy about that. But the plot was great, though, the Eyre part of the book was a long time in coming, believe me.
Overall, it was an enjoyable book. :)”“3.5, really. Fantasy-good, humor-good, storyline-entertaining, language-abysmal. I won't read another in the Tuesday Next series. Right in the middle of the 5th of 8 cd's, wham! go the F-bombs. What was that? I listened to the cd's, but I wouldn't recommend it so you won't be assaulted by the language.”
Paula B wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“hilarious! besides violence and the gov. corruption, its my dream world!”
Weasel and Flan are My Buddies (Shimmer, Cazzmare) wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
