This twisting tale of literary wit is a fun read from author Jasper Fforde. Admittedly confusing at times (but probably mostly due to the speed at which I read), "The Eyre Affair" takes place in a VERY alternate London in 1985, where Time Travel is common place and the line between reality and fiction is becoming increasingly blurred. This is the first fantasy novel I've ever read that is completely entrenched in fantasy, and yet the characters have a world very much like ours (cars, money, etc). Even Charles de Lint doesn't come close, as his fantasy lives more in shadow.
This novel stars Thursday Next who becomes involved in hunting down the maniacal genious Archeron Hades who has strange, inexplicable powers (even in this world) and has stolen an original copy of a Dickens novel with the threat of changing the original forever (as once you change the original book all other copies change along with it). When Thursday thwarts his plans, he goes for an even bigger target- Jane Eyre, one of Thursday's favorites. Meanwhile, Thursday takes a job in her home town, deals with the kidnapping of her aunt and uncle, her rogue time traveling father and seeing her lost love again.
"The Eyre Affair" is a great read and I look forward to reading the sequels.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment