And that's it for my Fforde-a-Thon (which turned into Fforde August). It took about two weeks longer than I thought it would but it led up to a wonderful ending. One of Our Thursdays is Missing is interesting and funny and smart and absolutely one of the best of the series, even considering the real Thursday Next is only in it for a couple of sentences at the end. If you're a fan of this series, you've got to get to this sixth book. Once you're done, I don't think you'll ever read a book the same way again.
Thanks to everyone who commented throughout the month on your own love of this series (especially Tracy and Karen) and the many strange thoughts it spawns and thanks to Tif for finally giving The Eyre Affair a read. I can't wait to see your thoughts on it! And, of course, a million thanks to Jasper Fforde and his endless imagination. To write books that stand up to as many re-reads as I've given some of the books in this series and to have them still offer up something new each time is quite astounding.
Totally stuck on what to read next that isn't Thursday Next,
K
I love seeing Thomas Allen's photo/art on the covers of theses Thursday Next books. At least I am assuming it is his work, if not it is a very blatant rip-off. I'm tempted to re-purchase all these books with these covers.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Kristen!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this one yet - one to look forward to for next year.
Good for you for sticking with it … and going out on a high note!
ReplyDeleteCarl - I've just confirmed that it's the real Thomas Allen that did the Fforde covers. I love them too!
ReplyDeleteTracy - I can't wait to eventually hear your thoughts on it!
Jenners - Thanks! It actually was a nice reading break to just keep going with the series instead of worrying about other reading commitments. ;)
I have an art book of his work and it is wonderful. Thanks for checking.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I get for being away for a month -- I missed the Fforde-a-Thon! I'm not sure what the specifics were, but it sounds fantastic. I still have not read anything by Jasper Fforde, but I have several on my shelf and will hopefully get to them soon!
ReplyDeleteOh no, Erin! I read through the entire Thursday Next series this month (six books) and read the newest one for the first time. It was really fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be honest . . . I didn't read all the other reviews for the series except this one because I want to read the books for myself first! All in all, you've got me hooked and I am finally posting my review of it tomorrow for you to read! Now, I just need to figure out how to get the next book! :)
ReplyDeleteTif - No worries! It's wonderful to experience each book on its own. I hope you find free copies sooner than later. ;) Darn that book buying ban!
ReplyDeleteI know! I don't know how I'm going to do it!!
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