A review by topdragon
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde

4.0

Another clever novel from Jasper Fforde. This is the first of the "Nursery Crimes" series, wherein Detective Jack Spratt and his assistant Mary Mary work diligently to solve murders. I confess to being a bit worried when I began reading this novel, having been a long-time fan of the author's "Thursday Next" series. I guess, given the subject matter, the cover blurbs, and the cover art, that I was afraid this would be aimed more at the YA crowd and might be somehow dumbed down a bit. Happily this is not at all the case and Mr Fforde demonstrates his incredible wit and cleverness on every page. The humor is sophistiated and charming while the mystery to be solved is complicated and engaging. I'm very happy to have overcome my pre-conceived expectations and taken the plunge.