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purcellapple's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
calfon's review against another edition
5.0
It has been a while since I read a Thursday Next novel. I had forgotten how clever and funny Jasper Fforde is. This was a wonderful, funny romp with many literary characters featuring, including two of my favourites - the Toad of Toad Hall and Mrs Haversham together in an hilarious subplot.
aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Obsessed with the idea of books having their own meta world, like council of genres?? Love it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Violence, Vomit, Gun violence, War, and Mental illness
Minor: Death and Murder
tegmo's review against another edition
4.0
I have always loved Fforde's novels. This is another great one.
book_lizard42's review against another edition
5.0
This one is my favorite in the series so far. I recommend it to anyone who loves the Phantom Tollbooth.
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Audio book performed by Elizabeth Sastre
This is book #3 in the Thursday Next series. After battling Acheron Hades to rescue Jane Eyre (book #1) and Goliath Corp (Book #2), Thursday needs some down time. Her husband, Landen, has been eradicated but Thursday is pregnant with their first child, and determined to get him back. Her mentor, Miss Havisham, arranges for Thursday to participate in the Character Exchange Program in the Well of Lost Plots. Here she will be able to safely hide from both Goliath and Acheron's sister Aornis.
I love the inventive plots in this series, the numerous literary references, and unexpected (though perfect) pairings (i.e. Miss Havisham reading Heathcliff the riot act). They are fast-paced, action-packed, intricate and highly entertaining.
However, this particular episode has a plot that is a little too disjointed and complicated. Among the subplots are the issues of “generics” (especially the two who share Thursday's houseboat – ibb and obb), the introduction of a new operating system that is seriously flawed, Perkins and Snell (two detectives who hope to finally get “a boxed set”), and the speed racing rivalry between Miss Havisham and Toad of Toad Hall. The U.S. Edition had a special bonus chapter which did nothing to further the plot or series.
Elizabeth Sastre does a wonderful job of performing the audio version. She really brings Thursday, Miss Havisham and all the other characters to life.
This is book #3 in the Thursday Next series. After battling Acheron Hades to rescue Jane Eyre (book #1) and Goliath Corp (Book #2), Thursday needs some down time. Her husband, Landen, has been eradicated but Thursday is pregnant with their first child, and determined to get him back. Her mentor, Miss Havisham, arranges for Thursday to participate in the Character Exchange Program in the Well of Lost Plots. Here she will be able to safely hide from both Goliath and Acheron's sister Aornis.
I love the inventive plots in this series, the numerous literary references, and unexpected (though perfect) pairings (i.e. Miss Havisham reading Heathcliff the riot act). They are fast-paced, action-packed, intricate and highly entertaining.
However, this particular episode has a plot that is a little too disjointed and complicated. Among the subplots are the issues of “generics” (especially the two who share Thursday's houseboat – ibb and obb), the introduction of a new operating system that is seriously flawed, Perkins and Snell (two detectives who hope to finally get “a boxed set”), and the speed racing rivalry between Miss Havisham and Toad of Toad Hall. The U.S. Edition had a special bonus chapter which did nothing to further the plot or series.
Elizabeth Sastre does a wonderful job of performing the audio version. She really brings Thursday, Miss Havisham and all the other characters to life.
jantze's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
le_corbeau_romantique's review against another edition
5.0
It took me a while to get through this one. While I LOVED the first two books, I only really liked this one. I loved the little nod to the Nursery Crime series characters and it's first book, The Big Over Easy (which was the first Fforde book I ever read). Visiting the BookWorld is exciting and Thursday Next is a fun character.
!5 stars for the series!
"After all, reading is arguably a far more creative and imaginative process that writing; when the reader creates emotion in their head, or colors of the sky during the setting sun, or the smell of a warm summer's breeze on their face, they should reserved as much praise for themselves as they do for the writer- perhaps more."
!5 stars for the series!
"After all, reading is arguably a far more creative and imaginative process that writing; when the reader creates emotion in their head, or colors of the sky during the setting sun, or the smell of a warm summer's breeze on their face, they should reserved as much praise for themselves as they do for the writer- perhaps more."
bethriley's review against another edition
Very repetitive from the previous books, so I didn't make it very far before I lost interest and switched to a different book. Not really compelled to go back to it.
idamarieke's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0