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A review by readerette
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I don't think I'll read the second, but this was pretty fun and quirky. A similar theme, world, and tone to the first Thursday Next book but better focused and with more relatable characters. It is pretty frothy overall; no real message/moral and a fairly cozy mystery plus lots of slice of life scenes with Jack's family.
It's overly long and there are about a half dozen twists, which may be great for some readers but mostly just makes me tired wondering if the book will ever end.
While I like Jack and Mary, Jack seems more than a little incompetent even though we're supposed to empathize with him as he tries to find the truth rather than focus on making a great crime story like some other detectives he knows. I also didn't know what to make of the pull of the beanstalk other than the emphasis that he's a nursery rhyme character, which was already clear in my opinion.
It's overly long and there are about a half dozen twists, which may be great for some readers but mostly just makes me tired wondering if the book will ever end.
While I like Jack and Mary, Jack seems more than a little incompetent even though we're supposed to empathize with him as he tries to find the truth rather than focus on making a great crime story like some other detectives he knows. I also didn't know what to make of the pull of the beanstalk other than the emphasis that he's a nursery rhyme character, which was already clear in my opinion.