His books are sorta like beach reads for book nerds. The big over easy book by jasper fforde thriftbooks. Jasper ffordes bestselling thursday next series has delighted readers of every genre with its literary derringdo and brilliant flights of fancy. The big over easy is a novel written by jasper fforde and published in 2005. Fforde s whimsical fifth novel, his first not to feature literary detective thursday next, is consistently witty, but its conceitputting a criminal spin on nursery rhymeswears a b. It is the first book in a nursery crime series from jasper fforde. His worlds always on the edge of some form of magical realism, if they must be categorized at all are bizarre and curious, and never fail to be interesting. Jasper fforde, quote from the big over easy its about good copy and ensuring that cases can be made into topnotch documentaries on the telly. The big over easy nursery crime adventures, hachette is australian for rip off, outrageous kindle price, overpricedkindleversion, too expensive for kindle. The big over easy is a prime example of jasper fforde s cleverness and control over the english language. About the book in the big over easy, jasper fforde has created a new and bizarre universe where fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and real life collide. Fresh from the success of his bestselling thursday next series, fforde has now sealed his reputation as one of the brightest literary lights around. Buy the big over easy by jasper fforde from waterstones today.
Dci jack spratt is an unassuming, clever underdog and his adventures are complex and interesting. It was also the start of fforde s thursday next series. Luke thompson did a good job of reading and had some great voices for the different characters. Ffordes whimsical fifth novel, his first not to feature literary detective thursday next, is consistently witty, but its conceitputting a criminal spin on nursery rhymeswears a b. Meet inspector jack spratt, family man and head of the nursery crime division. Public approval is the allimportant currency these days, and police budgets ebb and flow on the back of circulation and viewing figures. The nursery crime series features detective chief inspector jack spratt. Below is a list of jasper fforde s books in order of when they were originally published. The big over easy, by jasper fforde the independent. Ffordes stories, the big over easy is light and witty. It features detective inspector jack spratt and his assistant, sergeant mary mary.
Below is a list of jasper ffordes books in order of when they were originally published. The big over easy was actually the first book jasper fforde ever wrote, but it was rejected for presumably being too strange. Welcome to the beginning of a whole new wave of mysteries soon to be thickening bookstore shelves everywhere, because if fforde the well of lost plots, 2003, etc. Jasper fforde author, simon prebble narrator, penguin audio publisher try audible free. The big over easy by jasper fforde signed first edition book. After four books in the thursday next series, jasper fforde has turned his unique imagination to the inspired joining of familiar nursery rhymes and modern detective novels. The big over easy was so enjoyable that i became hooked on jasper fforde s books. But was humptys fall an accident, or was it murder. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jasper fforde born 11 january 1961 is a british novelist.
First uk trade edition, not to be confused with the collectors edition, 1st printing. The big over easy is the first in the nursery crime series by jasper fforde and, while it was not published until 2005, it was actually written in 1994, well. Since then he has written another twelve novels, including the number one sunday times bestseller one of our. The good news is, it looks like jack spratt and mary mary will become a new regular feature as the nursery crimes series continues and believe me, this new vein of stories is too rich to leave untapped. Humpty dumpty, wellknown nursery favourite, large egg, exconvict and former.
In the big over easy jasper fforde introduces another slightly skewed and book based world. Nursery crime adventures 1 by jasper fforde from amazons fiction books store. Its easter in readinga bad time for eggsand no one can reme. Ffordes first novel, the eyre affair, was published in 2001. All the evidence points to his exwife, who has conveniently shot herself. The word of mouth on jasper fforde has long been enthusiastic, among those in the know. The big over easy by jasper fforde penguin random house audio. Nursery crime adventures 1 by jasper fforde books hachette australia. The big over easy is a prime example of jasper ffordes cleverness and control over the english language. The big over easy is the first in the nursery crime series by jasper fforde and, while it was not published until 2005, it was actually written in 1994, well before his highly successful thursday next series. Also i saw him read in a small bookstore in soho a couple of years ago and he is hilarious. Its easter in reading a bad time for eggs and no one can remember the last sunny day. In the big over easy, fforde takes a break from classic literature and tumbles into the seedy underbelly of nursery crime. The big over easy by jasper fforde, 9780340897102, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Bestselling author jasper fforde begins an effervescent new series. It was also the start of ffordes thursday next series. Next book page detailing what books jasper fforde will be publishing next special page next book well, im sort of feeling a little embarrassed what with my recent creative hiatus, from which i now seem to be emerging. The book was the first novel fforde wrote, however, he failed in its publication. Jasper fforde s bestselling thursday next series has delighted readers of every genre with its literary derringdo and brilliant flights of fancy. Ffordes whimsical fifth novel, his first not to feature literary detective thursday next, is consistently witty, but its conceitputting a criminal spin. A sunday times bestseller in hardback, the big over easy heralds the start of an ingenious new series from the creator of the international phenomenon thursday next. In the big over easy jasper fforde introduces another slightly skewed and bookbased world. The big over easy is a skillful work of art and it was a pleasure to read although i did do a little too much eyerolling. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The big over easy by jasper fforde overdrive rakuten. Jasper fforde first became famous for his thursday next books, hardboiled detective stories set in an alternate, highly literate reality. The main character is jack spratt, head detective of the nursery crime division in the town of reading.
Bestselling author jasper fforde begins an effervescent. The big over easy by jasper fforde the literary phoenix. Those who remember the first and are familiar with the second will derive the most entertainment from the big over easy. But now that his readership has expanded immeasurably, the expectations for such books as the big over easy are considerable. And in the big over easy, he changes his focus to nursery rhymes and folktales, with a bit of greek mythology and monty python thrown in for good measure. Humpty dumpty, wellknown nursery favourite, large egg, exconvict and former millionaire philanthropist is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Enter the world of the nursery crime division in this novel from the author of the thursday next series and early riser jasper ffordes bestselling thursday. The big over easy is a comedymystery from welsh author jasper fforde, best known for his popular thursday next series. The big over easy by jasper fforde author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. The novel was rejected 76 times before finally being sold. The big over easy jasper fforde, author, read by simon prebble. Fresh from the success of his bestselling thursday next series, fforde has now sealed his reputation. It was a nice break after the 2 true crime books i listened to right before this one.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Jul 25, 2006 jasper fforde s bestselling thursday next series has delighted readers of every genre with its literary derringdo and brilliant flights of fancy. The eyre affair, lost in a good book, the well of lost plots and something rotten. It is set in an alternate reality similar to that of his previous books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over this is the of the thursday next series of books. Working with him in his department are sergeant mary mary, baroness. Detective inspector john reginald jack spratt works in the nursery crime division, and while some of the fundamentals remain the same, policing is a bit different in fforde s universe. Top 10 books by jasper fforde best book recommendations.
The big over easy was a fun book with some clever twists and turns. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Enter the world of the nursery crime division in this novel from the author of the thursday next series and early riser jasper ffordes bestselling thursday next series has delighted readers of every genre with its literary derringdo and brilliant flights of fancy. I enjoyed the quirky take on the usual detective plot, and the many little asides and metatheatrical style. Reading guide for the big over easy by jasper fforde. Humpty dumpty sat on a wall, and, well, you know the rest. Fforde s stories, the big over easy is light and witty. Jasper fforde booklist jasper fforde message board. Not only that, but he is also well regarded for his shortstories as well, which have been included in prestigious publications such as the guardian. The tale is set mainly in a world of mother goose nursery rhymes with some mythological references. Continuing to write, there is plenty more on the horizon for jasper fforde as a writer, as he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Written by jasper fforde, narrated by luke thompson. Jasper fforde is a british novelist and has been awarded bollinger everyman wodehouse prize, dilys award, and crawford award. The big over easy jasper fforde its easter in reading a bad time for eggs and no one can remember the last sunny day. According to fforde, the big over easy is the result of the book caversham heights featured in the well of lost plots and includes a possible cameo appearance of the authors heroine thursday next, thus verifying this claim. Oh, to get a peek inside of the creative and imaginative mind of mr. Well, its not terribly surprising this detective story includes aliens, gods, genetic freaks, and three piglets who coldbloodedly murder a wolf. Nursery crime series the jasper fforde wiki fandom. Ovoid dclass nursery celebrity humpty stuyvesant van dumpty iii, minor baronet, exconvict, and former millionaire philanthropist, is found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. In jasper fforde s great britain, circa 1985, time travel is routine, cloning is a reality dodos are the resurrected pet of choice, and literature is taken very, very seriously. Instead of literary detective thursday next careering with tongueincheek puns through the backstories of famous victorian novels and poems. Fforde is known mainly for his thursday next novels.
Jasper fforde spent twenty years in the film business before debuting on the new york times bestseller list with the eyre affair in 2001. Mar 12, 2020 the well of lost plots thursday next by jasper fforde the well of lost plots jasper fforde a unicorn isnt just for page its forever. Overviewwelcome to the website who i am and what i do. Nursery celebrity humpty stuyvesant van dumpty iii, minor baronet, exconvict, and former millionaire philanthropist, is found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. In the big over easy, jasper fforde has created a new and bizarre universe where fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and real life collide. Signed by fforde to title page without inscription. But detective inspector jack spratt and his assistant mary mary remain unconvinced, a sentiment. Hes investigating the murder of ovoid dclass nursery celebrity humpty dumpty, found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. And whether or not those expectations will be met by this new book depends on the readiness of readers to strike out in new.
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