Amber Herbert reviewed Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
A Vibrant Fantasy Full of Humor and Heart
5 stars
Fforde is a worldbuilding wizard. This dystopian, outlandish novel oozes quirkiness, humor, and hierarchical nonsense while painting a vibrant picture of the Chromatasia. The protagonist, Eddie Russet, begins a life-altering adventure in the Outer Fringes, a place he believed drab or otherwise below his middle-hued status. He meets abrasive Yellows, a feisty Grey, snobbish Purples, and untrustworthy Reds. But what's most exciting is the journey Fforde creates for Eddie. Even when nothing but set building and historical significance seems to unfold, it's hard not to be sucked into the prose.
Shades of Grey is perfect for fantasy lovers and fans of the absurd alike.