Something Rotten

Something Rotten continues the story of Thursday Next as she fights literary crime while trying to have a semblance of a normal life. Thursday has returned home to Swindon from her work in Jurisfiction. However, dangers have followed her (of course). From the start, you are pretty much launched into a rapid paced series of events that make fun of literary clichés while also reminding you of books you have read and enjoyed. Shakespeare makes an appearance as do Neanderthals and a really aggressive game of croquet is played. If you've read any of this series before (even if it was several years ago) you will remember why you enjoyed them and wonder why you waited to pick up the next book.