For those that know Jasper Fforde, through either the Thursday Next or Nursery Crime novels, this is a step into another one of his incredibly imaginative worlds. Unlike the other novels, this isn't a literary world, but a world of color. The class restrictions in this world are set at birth and defined by an individuals ability to see only specific color ranges. This is a serious look at what happens in a society with strict adherence to class rules and the consequences of a driving need for stability and safety over whelming all other societal needs. All of this is tempered by Fforde's wonderful comedic touch to lighten the mood and leave you laughing. It's a story of repression, adventure and love. The only caveat, and one I often find in books that are part of a planned series, he has left us with a rather weak ending. However, I do look forward to the next in the planned trilogy. It will bring a discussion of what a good book is, as the group will probably have a wide ranging rating of the book.

This is the most unique world I have ever encountered, and I cannot wait for the trilogy to be fully released.