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Book Review of The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, Bk 1)

The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, Bk 1)
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The Eyre Affair is one of the first purely inventive books I've read in a long time. The narrative asks you to just suspend your reality and go into Thursday's, which is just fine with me. You get to meet some of the fictional characters you always wanted to, and trust me, they aren't always what you think. The story is so creative and original, it's nearly impossible to put down. Especially a treat for book lovers and regular readers - there are tons of visual word plays and name gags that only the slightly more literate will catch. (Ex: a biographer named Millon de Floss. I love it.)

Highly addictive! A definite read.