The Woman Who Died a Lot
The Woman Who Died a Lot
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
Beta389
Novel • Fiction
Swindon, England • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Woman Who Died a Lot by Jasper Fforde, readers find person Thursday Next managing challenges in an alternate universe. Set in Swindon, she navigates personal and professional struggles, grappling with her roles within the BookWorld and her family's crises, while battling threats from the Goliath Corporation and otherworldly entities.
Humorous
Fantastical
Mysterious
Adventurous
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Woman Who Died a Lot by Jasper Fforde is praised for its imaginative plot and clever wordplay, offering a delightful mix of humor and fantasy. Fans appreciate the return of Thursday Next with her unique charm. Some critics note a complex narrative that may confuse newcomers. Overall, it serves loyal readers with wit and whimsy, though it may challenge first-timers.
Who Should Read The Woman Who Died a Lot?
A reader enjoying The Woman Who Died a Lot by Jasper Fforde likely appreciates absurdist humor, literary references, and inventive plots. Fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams or Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett would find this book appealing due to its wit and imaginative storytelling.
16,409 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
389
Novel • Fiction
Swindon, England • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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