Jasper Fforde

Jasper Fforde is a British author known for his comic fantasy novels, particularly the Thursday Next series, which blends elements of literary fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.

Books

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  1. 1. Lost In A Good Book

    A Thursday Next Novel
    Cover of 'Lost In A Good Book' by Jasper Fforde

    In this whimsical and imaginative tale, literary detective Thursday Next finds herself navigating a series of bizarre and perilous adventures as she delves deeper into the world of fiction. With the fabric of reality at stake, Thursday must contend with time travel, alternate dimensions, and the sinister machinations of the Goliath Corporation. Along the way, she encounters a host of eccentric characters, both real and fictional, while striving to rescue her eradicated husband and prevent a looming global catastrophe. The story is a clever blend of literary references, humor, and suspense, offering a unique and engaging experience for readers.

    The 7088th Greatest Book of All Time

  2. 2. The Eyre Affair

    A Thursday Next Novel
    Cover of 'The Eyre Affair' by Jasper Fforde

    In a parallel 1985 where literature is taken to extremes, a literary detective named Thursday Next navigates a world where the boundaries between reality and fiction are blurred. When a criminal mastermind begins kidnapping characters from classic novels, Thursday must enter the pages of Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre" to pursue the villain and restore the beloved story to its rightful course. Her journey is fraught with danger, wit, and a touch of romance, as she contends with a time-traveling father, a pet dodo, and the complexities of her own life entwined with the fictional landscapes she protects.

    The 10738th Greatest Book of All Time

  3. 3. Grau. Ein Eddie Russett Roman

    Eine Geschichte aus der Farbwahrnehmung
    Cover of 'Grau. Ein Eddie Russett Roman' by Jasper Fforde

    Set in a dystopian future where society is strictly organized by a color-based hierarchy, the story follows Eddie Russett, a young man with an exceptional ability to perceive the color red. As Eddie navigates the rigid social structure, he is sent to the town of East Carmine as punishment for a minor infraction. There, he encounters a series of peculiar characters and uncovers unsettling truths about the society's foundations. Through his journey, Eddie begins to question the established order and grapples with the complexities of conformity, individuality, and the nature of perception.