eflihan 's review for:

Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

4.0

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I honestly couldn't put this book down. I was so disappointed that the second and third installment in the series haven't been published yet! This book is an excellent example of fabulous execution of a book that keeps you following the mystery without being annoying or playing the pronoun game. Everything about this world that Fforde has masterfully crafted and is so specific that it creates a rich environment for character interaction and plot development. It is the perfect balance of silly, snarky, and dark. But I think the winning feature of this book is the protagonist, Eddie Russett. He is seemingly a simple man that wants what everyone wants out of life: to be liked and useful, but out of his plain-ness develops a personality that ultimately makes him important and enthralling.