The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair

Thursday Next #1

Jasper Fforde

fiction fantasy mystery science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

374 pages | first published 2001

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The New York Times bestseller is the first in a series of outlandishly clever adventures featuring the resourceful, fearless literary detective Thursday Next, renowned Special Operative.
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Summary of 9595 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
funny 76%
lighthearted 59%
mysterious 50%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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