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Jasper Fforde
First Among Sequels
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Part of "Thursday Next" series
In 'First Among Sequels,' the sixth book in Jasper Fforde's beloved Thursday Next series, our intrepid literary detective finds herself in a alternate world where literature is the dominant form of entertainment. In this reality, characters have the ability to step out of their books and interact with the real world, leading to all sorts of humorous and chaotic situations. Thursday, now the head of Jurisfiction (a police force tasked with maintaining order within the pages of literature), is faced with a new challenge: the eradication of all books published after 1985. This is the work of the nefarious Axis of Bibliophobes, who believe that literature has become too commercialized and wants to return to a "purer" form of storytelling. As Thursday and her team race against time to stop the Axis, they must also deal with a host of other challenges, including a rogue character who has escaped from his book and is wreaking havoc in the real world, and a group of literary agents who are determined to make Thursday's life as difficult as possible. Fforde's signature blend of humor, satire, and clever wordplay is on full display in 'First Among Sequels.' The author has a deep love and knowledge of literature, and it shows in the way he plays with familiar tropes and characters. The book is a delight for fans of the series, but it also stands on its own as a witty and engaging work of fiction. One of the standout features of the Thursday Next series is the way Fforde blends elements of different genres, from science fiction to mystery to romance. 'First Among Sequels' is no exception, and readers will be kept on their toes as they try to keep up with the twists and turns of the plot. Overall, 'First Among Sequels' is a highly entertaining and imaginative novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy a healthy dose of humor and satire with their fiction. Fforde's love of literature shines through on every page, making this a must-read for book lovers everywhere...
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