The Eyre Affair

by Jasper Fforde
The Eyre Affair cover
Good Books rating 4.19
Fantasy
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  • ID: 8880
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781844569199
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2009-05-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 4

In a world where literature is a lucrative market and characters can be kidnapped, Thursday Next, a literary detective, is on the trail of Acheron Hades, who has abducted Jane Eyre. Thursday must find a way into the book to rescue Jane while also dealing with the Crimean War and her personal life. This novel is a unique blend of fantasy, humor, and literary references that will keep readers on their toes./n/nThe Eyre Affair is the first book in the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. It's a whimsical adventure that combines elements of fantasy, humor, and literary intrigue. The novel is known for its clever wordplay, unique world-building, and a protagonist who is as clever as she is determined. It's a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those who enjoy a good laugh.

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Novel Notions · 2020-03-28
delightful 4.25

The Eyre Affair is a charming alternate history that combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and literary mystery. The novel's unique blend of genres and clever writing make it a memorable and enjoyable read.

The Eyre Affair is a charming alternate history that combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and literary mystery. The novel's unique blend of genres and clever writing make it a memorable and enjoyable read. The story is set in a world where literature is taken very seriously, and the protagonist, Thursday Next, is a literary detective tasked with protecting the integrity of classic works. The Eyre Affair is a delightful and inventive novel that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and science fiction alike. The novel's clever premise and witty writing make it a standout in the genre.

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    The Eyre Affair is a charming alternate history in which everyone is obsessed with literature and Thursday is charged with protecting it.

    The novel's unique blend of genres and clever writing make it a memorable and enjoyable read.

    The Eyre Affair is a delightful and inventive novel that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and science fiction alike.

Kara Reviews · Kara Babcock · 2016-02-18
fantastic 4.00

The book is a fantastic and nonsensical adventure that includes a mix of real and fictional elements, making it a unique and enjoyable read. The reviewer appreciates the book's imaginative and thought-provoking nature.

Kara Babcock describes 'The Eyre Affair' as a fantastic and nonsensical book that includes people who aren't real and mysterious government/corporate interference. The reviewer highlights the book's unique blend of fantasy, science fiction, and literary mystery, creating a rich and imaginative world. They appreciate the book's ability to keep readers engaged with its imaginative and thought-provoking nature. The reviewer also mentions the never-ending war as a standout feature, adding depth and complexity to the story. Overall, it's a highly enjoyable and thought-provoking read.

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    A fantastic, similarly nonsensical book.

    Includes people who aren't real and mysterious government/corporate interference.

    A never-ending war adds depth and complexity to the story.

The Book Habit · 2013-04-21
clever 4.50

The Eyre Affair is one of the cleverest books, blending the surreal with intelligent parody and an incredible number of literary references. The novel's unique blend of genres and clever writing make it a memorable and enjoyable read.

The Eyre Affair is one of the cleverest books, blending the surreal with intelligent parody and an incredible number of literary references. The novel's unique blend of genres and clever writing make it a memorable and enjoyable read. The story is set in a world where literature is taken very seriously, and the protagonist, Thursday Next, is a literary detective tasked with protecting the integrity of classic works. The Eyre Affair is a delightful and inventive novel that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and science fiction alike. The novel's clever premise and witty writing make it a standout in the genre.

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    The Eyre Affair is quite easily one of the cleverest books that I have read.

    Blending the surreal with some truly intelligent parody and an incredible number of literary references.

    The Eyre Affair is a delightful and inventive novel that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and science fiction alike.

The Guardian · Guardian Books Blog · 2011-08-15
charming 4.00

The Eyre Affair is a clever and imaginative blend of literary parody and alternate history, offering a unique and entertaining reading experience. The novel's clever premise and witty writing make it a standout in the genre.

The Eyre Affair is a delightful and inventive novel that seamlessly blends literary parody with alternate history. The story is set in a world where literature is taken very seriously, and the protagonist, Thursday Next, is a literary detective tasked with protecting the integrity of classic works. The novel's clever premise and witty writing make it a standout in the genre. The Eyre Affair is a charming and imaginative read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and science fiction alike. The novel's unique blend of genres and clever writing make it a memorable and enjoyable read.

Quick quotes

    The Eyre Affair is a charming alternate history in which everyone is obsessed with literature and Thursday is charged with protecting it.

    The novel's clever premise and witty writing make it a standout in the genre.

    The Eyre Affair is a delightful blend of fantasy, science fiction, and literary mystery.

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