Sam Lien
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Jasper Fforde:
In your opinions, how are family relationships portrayed differently in King Lear and Hamlet? Thank you!
Jasper Fforde
I haven't seen Lear in years, about time for a refresher. I can't recall to be honest, but it might be fair to say that they are somewhat dysfunctional - and open to interpretation. When Hamlet kisses his mother Gertrude it was, for many years just a peck goodnight. Just recently it has been getting longer, which does tend to add a new twist to their relationship. And I think that's whats so particularly wonderful about the plays. That they are not fixed, and can subtly change as the mood of society takes them. The paucity of stage directions are actually, I think, a positive thing..
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Stephanie
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Jasper Fforde:
I've read all your published works and love the way you play with the literary canon, scientific, epistemological and generic categories, as well as fictional and cultural expectations. Are there any jokes that critics (or readers who give feedback), haven't picked up? If so, which of these make you most sad and which make you most wryly amused?
Aaron
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Jasper Fforde:
You have been my favorite author ever since one of my book groups introduced me to The Eyre Affair. I eagerly await each new book. Could you ask your US publisher(s) to not change your books? I want to read them as written and info on your website indicates that, in some cases, extensive changes are made.
Brendan
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Jasper Fforde:
Half way through The Eyre Affair and must admit to being a late bloomer to the Thursday Next series, I stumbled onto the seventh book at my library and loved the outline. How do you not get confused with the intricate storylines? Is everything planned in advance or do you finish a draft and just think you can push the mythology a little further? Love the series and can't wait to get onto Lost in a Good Book.
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