The Eyre Affair
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The Eyre Affair
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Narrated by:
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Gabrielle Kruger
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By:
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Jasper Fforde
About this listen
There is another 1985, somewhere in the could-have-been, where the Crimean war still rages, dodos are regenerated in home-cloning kits and everyone is deeply disappointed by the ending of 'Jane Eyre'.
In this world there are no jet-liners or computers, but there are policemen who can travel across time, a Welsh republic, a great interest in all things literary - and a woman called Thursday Next.
In this utterly original and wonderfully funny first novel, Fforde has created a fiesty, loveable heroine and a plot of such richness and ingenuity that it will take your breath away.
©2001 Jasper Fforde (P)2013 Hodder & StoughotnCritic Reviews
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- Ronelle
- 16-06-2017
Good performance, fun story
I almost didn't get the audiobook because of the negative reviews about the narrator. Please ignore them, she does an excellent job! The story is good fun once it starts to focus - fun in the style of Hitchhiker's guide, and is likely to appeal to Rocky Horror fans too...
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- Womble
- 08-05-2018
One of my favourites
One of the best things about listening to this audiobook is knowing that this is just where the series gets started, and that I have even more to look forward to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-11-2017
brilliant
this has been my favorite book for more than a decade. i was ready to be disappointed by the audio version. it was fabulous.
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- SWEE
- 13-02-2020
Jasper fforde fan, but narrator reads too quick
Ive read all of jasper ffordes books and absolutely love them especially the thursday next series.
Loved the reader who read the big over easy however kruger tends to read too quickly and the ‘audible’ swallowing sounds can be a bit distracting. But overall still enjoyed listening to the book.
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- Brian Pearce
- 10-04-2018
Literal fun
Delightful hilarity and literally twisted with a sprinkling of wordy puns. "Well read" in a clear voice - my ears are tuned for the next volume.
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- j
- 22-11-2018
Literary farce
Reviewed as a silly book for smart people this book is a tour de force - a kind of thinking person’s discworld
I only hope the rest of the series is as whimsical and entertaining as this splendidly performed genre twisting delight
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-2019
Lend an ear.... to the Eyre Affair
Revisited this book - this time as an audiobook.
Thought the narrator did a great job - appreciated her passion & enthusiasm for the literature.
Wonderfully inventive, original story.
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- KIRILLY
- 11-08-2024
Still my favourite
I think I’ve listened to this every 6-12 months since it came out. I love the story but I also love the narration and the life that she brings to Thursday. 10/10 recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-06-2022
Good fun
Very trippy plot lines
Delight to hear
Very good narration
These last words are just for the computer
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- fat_wallet
- 05-10-2021
Refreshingly Different
Jasper Fforde’s first novel is refreshingly original and beautifully written. Really enjoyed it. My only criticism is that the narrator reads very quickly. I prefer to savor my books and prefer a slower pace. I suspect that’s a fault of the director or whoever briefed her. Apart from that, couldn’t fault it.
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