The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. ParryMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a possible review.
I am not even a huge fan of Dickens, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I really love Jasper Fforde's writing and this gave off a very Thursday Next kind of vibe. If you like the classics, especially Dickens, you may enjoy this book. Understanding where the literary references and analysis come from deepened my engagement with the story and made me think as well.
The book is mainly told from the perspective of the brother of an avid reader and Dickens expert who happens to have a special ability. Sometimes the characters he is reading come to life. As the title suggests Uriah Heep is one of those characters and integral to the plot. If you know anything about Uriah Heep that can't possibly be a good thing. If you want to know more, I suggest reading the book. I'm not going to give any more away.
The book was longer than I expected but kept a good pace. It made me want to reread Dickens which is something I never thought I would say. Certainly, it gave me a greater appreciation of Dickens.
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