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A review by book_concierge
The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde
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.