muggle not Posted October 6, 2006 Author Posted October 6, 2006 I have some vouchers to spend on Amazon, and I was lookign at his. I have to say, despite the comments on here, the books aren't 'grabbing me'. Should I go for it? You may want to try one book and then if you like it go for the other 3 in the Thursday Next series. If you decide to try them read The Eyre Affair first. Quote
Sarahrob Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 Oh yes, give The Eyre Affair a go. It appeals on so many levels! Quote
Louiseog Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 Know why they don't appeal they didn't to me but they are fantastic! The other thing you could do is go for the other series, nursery crimes division the Big Over Easy and start there Quote
Kell Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 Yes, I'd never been moved to try any of Fforde's books till I was very kindly lent The Big Over Easy & I really enjoyed it - so much so that I went & got The Eyre Affair. I've not read it yet, due to reading other books I've borrowed, but I'm dying to get to it! Quote
mrstrecool Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 I have just got The Eyre Affair and wanted to ask if it is worth reading Jane Eyre first. I have never read it (I know, I should be ashamed!) and wondered if reading that first would make me enjoy The Eyre Affair more. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Quote
Renniemist Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 I thought the same as you mrstrecool. I read Jane Eyre first and then read the Eyre Affair. I don Quote
mrstrecool Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks for the help! Can't wait to get started except the book I've just started is 700 pages long so it might be a while! Quote
Renniemist Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 I see that you are reading The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure. I have that book on my TBR list. Sadly it keeps getting lower and lower down my priority list. I would be interested to know how you get on with that one. Quote
mrstrecool Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 I've only read Chapter 1 so I'll keep you posted! Quote
Maureen Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 Currently reading Something Rotten. Drat I always do that, start from the end! Quote
Liz Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 Currently reading Something Rotten. Drat I always do that, start from the end! Maureen, it may be better to read the Fforde series in order as they do all follow on from each other. xx B) Quote
Maureen Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 I know. But I had already started SR, when I checked the thread, and saw the order. Bit too late! Quote
muggle not Posted May 26, 2007 Author Posted May 26, 2007 I know. But I had already started SR, when I checked the thread, and saw the order. Bit too late! But you can still go back and read the others in order ....after.... finishing Something Rotten.B) Quote
Bunny Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 My Dh loves these books, infact he sits there giggling while he's reading them, tbh I haven't read any of them yet, might try them once I've finished the couple of Thomas Hardy novels I've got Quote
Maureen Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 for all the Thursday Next fans - check this out. for those who would like to know more about Jasper Fforde - check this out. ;-)) I always wanted to know where he got the name Jack Schitt from more info Quote
Sugar Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Just noticed that the new book (due in about a months time), First Among Sequels, isn't going to have a "classic" cover. I'm gutted - I don't mind the Jack Spratt covers looking different to out Thurs but I don't want them to look the same. Quote
Maureen Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Sugar, the UK cover is similar to the others. The US one isn't. was looking at Swindon photo album just now....really hilarious! I love Pete's and Dave dodo emporium! Quote
Liz Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 I've just read the fifth book in the Thursday Next series called First Among Sequels. Small sections of certain conversations are missing from the text and so you can go onto Fforde's website and print off the missing text - there are gaps in the book so that you can stick in the text. You can then print off a certificate which says that the book has been 'upgraded' and stick that in the front of the book. It's a fun idea, but I'm not sure everyone would want to stick in bits of paper to complete certain conversations. Quote
Maureen Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 you can go onto Fforde's website and print off the missing text - there are gaps in the book so that you can stick in the text. ..................... but I'm not sure everyone would want to stick in bits of paper to complete certain conversations. I wouldn't! What if you have no access to the internet at that particular time! Quote
Kell Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 I'm about 2/3rds of the way through Lost in a Good Book and am totally loving it! I have the next two Thursday Next books waiting to be read also, and am SOOOOO looking forward to getting to them! Quote
Princess Orchid Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 I wouldn't! What if you have no access to the internet at that particular time! It's a bit faffy, isn't it?! Quote
Roland Butter Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I saw "The Fourth Bear" recently and was tempted to buy it (nice cover!), never having read any Jasper Fforde. Now I'm totally confused! Thursday Next or Nursery Crimes? Knowing me, I'll probably end up buying both. Quote
Maureen Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I'm about 2/3rds of the way through Lost in a Good Book and am totally loving it! ! I loved it too! I was totally lost in it - reading about life in a good book........... Quote
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