Early Riser

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by Jasper Fforde (Goodreads Author)

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Abigail Pankau
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Is this novel written in second person POV, or is that just a quirky blurb choice?
Jennifer Just a quirky blurb choice - the novel is in first person.
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Denise
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Around what year is it in the book? I thought it was some time in the 17-1800s but the line about Captain Hook and its obvious reference to Peter Pan made me reconsider.
Shannon It’s not exactly clear. The late 1900s are referenced frequently in the book excerpts at the beginning of each chapter (as well as David Bowie and Sn…more It’s not exactly clear. The late 1900s are referenced frequently in the book excerpts at the beginning of each chapter (as well as David Bowie and Snickers and a lot of modern people and things)(less)
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I've begun reading this book but am having a difficult time following all of the characters being introduced and the seemingly made up words. Does anyone know of a reference guide or review that helps explain the book?
sublimosa The characters were a little tough to grasp at first, but it got easier, although towards the end there were a few who popped back up and I couldn't a…moreThe characters were a little tough to grasp at first, but it got easier, although towards the end there were a few who popped back up and I couldn't always remember their details. As far as the terminology, which words in particular? What comes to my mind are in two categories; there are words that are used to name weapons and there are normal words with their first letter replaced by a W to indicate their appropriateness for winter. For example, winsomniacs for winter insomniacs, womads for winter nomads, woncho for winter poncho, etc. If you have other ones that stumped you, share and I'll help if I can.(less)
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Charlie remains single?
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