Shades of Grey
For fans of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett - the cult classic, full of colourful characters and brilliant twists
(Author) Jasper Fforde'Fforde's books are more than an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted . . . and are embellished with the rich details of a Dickens or Pratchett' Independent Hundreds of years in the future, after the Something that Happened, the world is an alarmingly different place. Life is lived according to The Rulebook and social hierarchy is determined by your perception of colour. Eddie Russett is an above average Red who dreams of moving up the ladder by marriage to Constance Oxblood. Until he is sent to the Outer Fringes where he meets Jane - a lowly Grey with an uncontrollable temper and a desire to see him killed. For Eddie, it's love at first sight. But his infatuation will lead him to discover that all is not as it seems in a world where everything that looks black and white is really shades of grey . . . If George Orwell had tripped over a paint pot or Douglas Adams favoured colour swatches instead of towels, neither of them would have come up with anything as brilliant as Shades of Grey.
Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde is a British author known for his unique blend of fantasy, comedy, and mystery in his novels. His most notable works include the Thursday Next series, which follows the adventures of a literary detective who can jump in and out of books, and the Nursery Crime series, which reimagines classic fairy tales with a detective twist. Fforde's writing style is characterized by clever wordplay, intricate world-building, and a deep love for literature.
Fforde's work has had a significant impact on the literary genre, with his imaginative storytelling and inventive plots earning him a dedicated fan base. His most famous work is "The Eyre Affair," the first book in the Thursday Next series, which introduces readers to a world where literature comes to life and characters can jump off the page. Fforde's contributions to literature have not only entertained readers but also challenged traditional storytelling conventions and pushed the boundaries of genre fiction.
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