The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime, #1)
by Jasper Fforde
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 24.9K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 383 pages.
About The Big Over Easy
It's Easter in Reading—a bad time for eggs—and no one can remember the last sunny day. Ovoid D-class nursery celebrity Humpty Stuyvesant Van Dumpty III, minor baronet, ex-convict, and former millionaire philanthropist, is found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. All the evidence points to his ex-wife, who has conveniently shot herself. But Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his assistant Mary Mary remain unconvinced, a sentiment not shared with their superiors at the Reading Police Department, who are still smarting over their failure to convict the Three Pigs of murdering Mr. Wolff. Before long Jack and Mary find themselves grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, bullion smuggling, problems with beanstalks, titans seeking asylum, and the cut and thrust world of international chiropody. And on top of all that, the JellyMan is coming to town . . .
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jasper Fforde |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 383 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,870 |
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What genre is The Big Over Easy?
The Big Over Easy is categorized as Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Big Over Easy worth reading?
Based on 24.9K reader ratings, The Big Over Easy has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Big Over Easy?
The Big Over Easy has 383 pages.
Who wrote The Big Over Easy?
The Big Over Easy was written by Jasper Fforde. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for The Big Over Easy?
The ISBN-13 for The Big Over Easy is 9780143037230.0.
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