Shades of Grey
By Jasper Fforde
- Release Date: 2009-12-29
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
The New York Times bestseller hailed as “a rich brew of dystopic fantasy and deadpan goofiness” (The Washington Post) from the author of the Thursday Next series and Red Side Story.
Welcome to Chromatacia, where the societal hierarchy is strictly regulated by one's limited color perception. In this world, you are what you can see. But Eddie Russet wants to move up. When he and his father relocate to the backwater village of East Carmine, his carefully cultivated plans to leverage his better-than-average red perception and marry into a powerful family are quickly upended.
Eddie must contend with lethal swans, sneaky Yellows, inviolable rules, an enforced marriage to the hideous Violet deMauve, and a risky friendship with an intriguing Grey named Jane who shows Eddie that the apparent peace of his world is as much an illusion as color itself. Will Eddie be able to tread the fine line between total conformity — accepting the path, partner, and career delineated by his hue —and his instinctive curiosity that is bound to get him into trouble?
Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed
5By DoctorNana22This book is a wonderful commentary on life and a fun read also with all its twists and turns. Love the characters.Where is the second and third?!
5By LittleDalekI need more. Now.Superb
5By Bergere25So incredibly well written I wanted it to go on forever. ThNk you for the fun.i have to read the sequel now!
5By Boringamusthis was an amazing book, just like the rest of jasper fforde's work. i can't wait for the sequel, because theirs nothing like a sequel to patch up a sad ending. five stars, i say!Sequel Now!
5By DimmlyOne of the most original novels I've read in a long time. I love dystopian novels, and this is a dystopian comedy. Doesn't get better then this!Colorful!
5By BionicTechnophobeWhat a great read! Jasper Fforde again describes a fantastically detailed universe for his characters. I couldn't put it down and am eagerly waiting for more...