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This book is a strange combination of in-jokes, weird juxtapositions, strange names and science fiction. It was a quick read, but somehow it just missed the mark for me. Sure, there were many moments when I marvelled at Fford's creative genius, but at the end it didn't hang together enough.
Loved the Dodos (plock plock), the bookworms that eat prepositions (and fart out apostrophes and ampersands) and the random names, though kept wondering when he would give in to what must have been a strong c ...more
Loved the Dodos (plock plock), the bookworms that eat prepositions (and fart out apostrophes and ampersands) and the random names, though kept wondering when he would give in to what must have been a strong c ...more
I need to review a few names in print to make sure I remember them since I listened to this one. I first heard of the series when my grandmother was reading it. I was reminded a bit of Peter Grant and his adventures in London.
The story of Thrusday Next a SpecOps agent specializing in literary crimes. I found the book amusing in spots but it took awhile to get going and the book jacket gave away too much of the plot.
Wonderful read for anyone who likes mystery and literature. In order to understand all the wit you need an understanding of the classics.
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