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First Among Sequels (Thursday Next, #5)

Jasper Fforde
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First Among Sequels (Thursday Next, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Jasper Fforde

First Among Sequels (Thursday Next, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

363

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Swindon, England • Alternate History

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde follows Thursday Next, a literary detective in an alternate reality where literature and the real world intertwine. Set over a decade after her previous adventure, the story examines evolving threats to the BookWorld. Thursday juggles family responsibilities while tackling new challenges as books face potential extinction.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

28,368 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jasper Fforde's First Among Sequels delights with its unique blend of wit and literary references, continuing the adventures in the BookWorld. Readers praise its inventive storytelling and clever humor, though some find the complex plot occasionally overwhelming. Fans of the series will appreciate familiar characters and the novel's playful critique of modern culture.

Who should read this

Who Should Read First Among Sequels (Thursday Next, #5)?

A reader who would enjoy First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde is likely a fan of literary satire, inventive plots, and meta-fictional elements. This book is perfect for those who appreciate the playfulness of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the literary wit of Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.

4.2

28,368 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

363

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Swindon, England • Alternate History

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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