Shades of Grey: A Novel Audiobook

" I've read almost everything else Jasper Fforde has written and I really love his zany but intellectual style. I had been warned that this book was probably one of the hardest to follow, so I was ready for a challenge. This is a dystopian novel in which the main character, 20 year old Edy, must decide if he will use his considerable natural talents to serve the repressive state or work with the underground freedom movement. Along the way, however, there is much humor and wit. It's a fun book, but I was disappointed that by the end, it seemed less a self-contained tale than a set up for a sequel. Although I've read two other series by this author, I have never felt that with his other books. "

" Because the story takes place in a fantastical world, run by rather odd and very precise rules and with a strict hierarchy based on which color people can see (red, blue, yellow, etc.), there is a lot of explaining to do in the first part of the book. Thus, the plot takes a while to unfold. Once you get into the book, its thoroughly engaging (as Fforde's work usually is), and I look forward to the next book in the series. "

" I was interested in the description but literary fantasy is not usually my genre. I started reading and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. a funny, disturbing and interesting society and a nice little story line. "

" Very excited to read this as I haven't read him for a while and missed his writing style and humor. Loved it! "

" Even better the second time. I'm really looking forward to the next installment of this series. "

" The premise of this book is interesting but I'm just not sure how I feel about the plotline. Also, it is really mean of an author to name the rest of the books in the series and make you wait years for it. "

" A clever satire on the prejudices of our world, spun out as a very funny fantasy of a world where most technology is banned due to "leapbacks" and status is governed by the hues one can perceive. Fforde has a wicked imagination. "

" I read this book by after several people told me to read "Fifty Shades of Grey." But to my surprise I really liked this science fiction story about how in a future world where the class system is based on your color perception. I guess as an artist this was really interesting to me! "

" I love his writing, his mind and imagination is fascinating. Take the world of colour! With the same tongue in cheek attitude that he displayed with his series on books. This takes a bit of concentration, but is definitely worth it. "

" I really enjoyed this book, despite being generally disinterested in distopian SciFi. There are enough clever Fforde-isms to keep you distracted from the bleak vision of the future he is presenting. "

" I would have given this five stars, but the first two-thirds of the book are pretty slow going. When it gets good, though, it really gets good. The end is so good, in fact, that it made me completely forget about how long it took to get there. I'm excited for the next installment. "

" Really unusual book, took some time to get used to the colours and hierachy, but enjoyed following the story. Different. "

" Not as instantly hooked on it as Fforde's other books, but by the time you get to the end the characters have grown on you and you want to know how the story ends, shame it will take a few years to get there "

" Okay, okay. Not stellar. But I certainly wasn't going to miss it! "

" This book is excellent :) best book I've read in a while. "

" It reminded me of both Fahrenheit 451, which I liked a lot, and The Hunger Games. I liked Shades of Grey more than the Hunger Games and less that Fahrenheit 451. "

" A departure from the usual Fforde. but I'm curious to see how it continues. "

" A good new Jasper Fforde - and a nice new premise (I need a break from Thursday Next from time to time). Very recognizably one of his for the sense of humor and the absurd premise built into a self-consistent world. I'm very anxious to see the sequel - I need to find out where this goes! "

" I had a real hard time getting into this book and I found myself getting confused a lot because I was just not focusing on the point. "

" A very clever and well crafted book that deserves a happier ending than it got. "

" I didn't care so much for the Nursery mysteries that Fforde wrote, cute and trite, I thought. But this title was excellent, original, thought provoking AND funny. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series. "

" This is a wonderful book to get your imagination flowing. "

" As per usual Jasper Fforde creates a vivid and bizarre world.I hope that there is a follow up to this book.Slightly easier to read than the Thursday next series. "

" I often thought of the Christian right when I read this book. Denial of facts mostly like evolution science etc. I enjoyed the main character's transition to freedom fighter and I look forward to the next book when it comes out "

" A clever satire on the prejudices of our world, spun out as a very funny fantasy of a world where most technology is banned due to "leapbacks" and status is governed by the hues one can perceive. Fforde has a wicked imagination. "

" This book was awesome - a quirky mix of mystery and post-apocalyptic SF and silliness and sly British humor and interesting characters and rampant creativity. IIt reminded me of To Say Nothing of the Dog. I love it when I stumble on someething original. "

" One of my most favourite books EVER- genius plot and general premise! "

" Such a great introduction to Fforde's work. I picked it up on a whim and I am so happy I did! "

" After the disorienting beginning, I found this to be among his most ambitious books. "