Something Rotten (Thursday Next, #4)
by Jasper Fforde
Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 24.5K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 385 pages.
About Something Rotten
Detective Thursday Next has had her fill of her responsibilities as the Bellman in Jurisfiction. Packing up her son, Friday, Thursday returns to Swindon accompanied by none other than the dithering Danish prince Hamlet. But returning to SpecOps is no snap—as outlaw fictioneer Yorrick Kaine plots for absolute power, the return of Swindon's patron saint foretells doom, and if that isn't bad enough, back in the Book World The Merry Wives of Windsor is becoming entangled with Hamlet. Can Thursday find a Shakespeare clone to stop this hostile takeover? Can she vanquish Kaine and prevent the world from plunging into war? And, most important, will she ever find reliable childcare? Find out in this totally original, action-packed romp, sure to be another escapist thrill for Jasper Fforde's legion of fans.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jasper Fforde |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 385 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,526 |
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What genre is Something Rotten?
Something Rotten is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Something Rotten worth reading?
Based on 24.5K reader ratings, Something Rotten has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Something Rotten?
Something Rotten has 385 pages.
Who wrote Something Rotten?
Something Rotten was written by Jasper Fforde. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Something Rotten?
The ISBN-13 for Something Rotten is 9780143035410.0.
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