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Shades of Grey

Jasper Fforde
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Shades of Grey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Jasper Fforde

Shades of Grey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chromatacia • Dystopian Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Shades of Grey: The Road to High Saffron is set in Chromatacia, a dystopian world where a rigid caste system is based on people's ability to see colors. Eddie Russett, a high-ambition Red, is sent to East Carmine and meets Jane, a fiery Grey. Together, they begin to question their society's rules and uncover startling secrets. The novel explores themes of social hierarchy, color perception, and authoritarian control.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Humorous

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

42,004 ratings

80%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jasper Fforde's Shades of Grey is praised for its inventive and witty dystopian world where social hierarchy is determined by color perception. Critics appreciate its clever satire and unique premise. However, some find the plot overly complex and the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a refreshing and thought-provoking read, though it may not appeal to all.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shades of Grey?

Readers who enjoy Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde are fans of dystopian fiction with a quirky twist and dark humor. They likely appreciate the satirical elements found in George Orwell's 1984 or Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, and the clever, imaginative world-building similar to Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

4.3

42,004 ratings

80%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chromatacia • Dystopian Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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