tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post5367517498986518902..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Friday Forgotten (or Overlooked) Book: THE FOURTH BEAR by Jasper FfordeYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-3463760008231635932015-10-22T10:04:30.715-04:002015-10-22T10:04:30.715-04:00I like this and I liked the short story, but nt a ...I like this and I liked the short story, but nt a fan of science fiction or anything out of this world, out of reality. But humor, yes.. So, what can I read? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-9563941267398495462015-10-15T13:35:12.057-04:002015-10-15T13:35:12.057-04:00Again, I think you would really enjoy these, Kathy...Again, I think you would really enjoy these, Kathy. Jasper is a hoot. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-68387691184937871792015-10-15T00:00:19.685-04:002015-10-15T00:00:19.685-04:00This is very funny. I haven't read any of Ffo...This is very funny. I haven't read any of Fforde's books, but just came across a hilarious short story online called 'The Locked-Room Mystery" mystery. Here is the link:<br />http://www.theguardian.com/books/2007/dec/24/extract.originalwritingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-46897803621446299462015-10-12T23:02:58.086-04:002015-10-12T23:02:58.086-04:00The first one is THE BIG OVER EASY, Neer. It's...The first one is THE BIG OVER EASY, Neer. It's terrific too. There are only two books in this particular series so far. You have THE EYRE AFFAIR? Then I think it's time for you to get around to it. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-86916400049602607142015-10-12T23:01:43.444-04:002015-10-12T23:01:43.444-04:00Yes, I have, Prashant. So what are you waiting for...Yes, I have, Prashant. So what are you waiting for? :) I think he's wonderful.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71240629109783664362015-10-12T07:43:51.534-04:002015-10-12T07:43:51.534-04:00Yvette, I'm afraid I still haven't read an...Yvette, I'm afraid I still haven't read any of Jasper Fforde's books, and I know (at least, I think) he is one of the writers you admire a lot. You have reviewed his book(s) in the past, haven't you? Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67666840462611585022015-10-10T01:20:01.434-04:002015-10-10T01:20:01.434-04:00This sounds wonderful Yvette. I have THE EYRE AFFA...This sounds wonderful Yvette. I have THE EYRE AFFAIR on my shelves but haven't got round to it. I must scout my libraries for this book. How is the first one in this series?<br /><br />Thanks for an entertaining review, as always.neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67872405827460884922015-10-09T18:06:05.362-04:002015-10-09T18:06:05.362-04:00Hi Mathew, thanks for stopping by. Yes, you simply...Hi Mathew, thanks for stopping by. Yes, you simply must not resist! Fforde is a Welshman I believe. At least that's where he lives and works. I love his books and you might too.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-72780010399594493782015-10-09T15:35:19.042-04:002015-10-09T15:35:19.042-04:00With a name like Jasper Fforde at the helm there h...With a name like Jasper Fforde at the helm there had <i>better</i> be quirks, and plenty of them! And as a lover of satire I cannot imagine further resistance to sampling this quaintly quirky oeuvre. Hence I hereby surrender! Please pass me a Fforde.Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-46747758397799642592015-10-09T13:58:21.445-04:002015-10-09T13:58:21.445-04:00It IS wonderful, Richard. :) And again, I'm su...It IS wonderful, Richard. :) And again, I'm sure your library will have them all. As I mentioned, the Thursday Next series should be read from the very beginning. As for Nursery Crimes, there are two books and that's that. The third book is promised for 2017 - There's a tentative title: THE LAST GREAT TORTOISE RACE. We're waiting and waiting and.....Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-57878042431204042242015-10-09T13:54:23.642-04:002015-10-09T13:54:23.642-04:00Your library should have all of them, Peggy Ann. I...Your library should have all of them, Peggy Ann. I'll keep my fingers crossed. :) If you begin with the Thursday Next series, start at the beginning: THE EYRE AFFAIR. With the Nursery Crimes series, there are only two books, so you can't go wrong there. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-48711774488939548142015-10-09T12:04:16.856-04:002015-10-09T12:04:16.856-04:00This sounds wonderful! I haven't read even the...This sounds wonderful! I haven't read even the first of the Thursday books, and have only the faintest recollection this series (if two books is indeed a series) existed, but I like the humor and will find these (I always try the library first) and try them.<br /><br />By the way, an aside, when half the obits list persons younger than me, I'm no longer sure "patience is a virtue" applies to waiting for future books, promised but not written!<br /><br />Thank you as always for a fine review, and I too love that cover art.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-7191563261130555362015-10-09T08:08:12.405-04:002015-10-09T08:08:12.405-04:00Yvette, I've se n his name around the blogs fo...Yvette, I've se n his name around the blogs for ever but didn't realize he was so fun You! Thanks for adding the quote! I too LOVE this cover. Will be looking for his books. Hope the library has them. Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-29038124536120406892011-04-14T13:17:56.253-04:002011-04-14T13:17:56.253-04:00Oh, there are several more books in the Thursday N...Oh, there are several more books in the Thursday Next series, Cath. You're in for a treat. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-83109990228902335942011-04-14T12:59:02.887-04:002011-04-14T12:59:02.887-04:00I just read my very first Jasper Fforde, The Eyre ...I just read my very first Jasper Fforde, The Eyre Affair, and loved it. I see I have a lot more fun to come...Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.com