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The Eyre Affair
by Jasper Fforde
It's hard to articulate my feelings about this book. Overall I enjoyed it, but at times I felt that it was just a bit too clever. It's so smug in its cleverness that it rendered parts of the story unbearable. I hated every conversation revolving around Shakespeare, especially the Rocky Horror Picture Showesque style of Richard III.
I liked Thursday Next, even if I did feel she focused way too much on her love life. Seriously, your aunt and uncle are kidnapped and you go on a date? The romantic elements in the book felt forced. I preferred it when it focused on the stolen manuscripts and the abduction.
One of the best parts of the series was the fine line between fiction and reality. Literary characters can leave books and people could visit their books...literally. I liked that even as The Eyre Affair has an Alternate History, the book Jane Eyre also has an alternate history (ending) in this world.
I plan on reading the second book. The world building is quirky and just plain interesting. A blend of 1980's and Science Fiction.
I liked Thursday Next, even if I did feel she focused way too much on her love life. Seriously, your aunt and uncle are kidnapped and you go on a date? The romantic elements in the book felt forced. I preferred it when it focused on the stolen manuscripts and the abduction.
One of the best parts of the series was the fine line between fiction and reality. Literary characters can leave books and people could visit their books...literally. I liked that even as The Eyre Affair has an Alternate History, the book Jane Eyre also has an alternate history (ending) in this world.
I plan on reading the second book. The world building is quirky and just plain interesting. A blend of 1980's and Science Fiction.