I don't know what it is, but I've just been browsing the authors I have read and I have noticed a bit of trend...

1. I read only male authors.
I have tired to read female authors in the past, but I'm just not in love stories or tales of empowerment...or is that a bit too stereo typical of me?

2. I read mainly UK authors.
I don't know if it's the sense of humour, the writing style or the lack of exposure to authors from other countries, but I'm not sure why.

3. I like paperbacks compared to hardbacks.
But hey, who doesn't?

I wonder what makes me steer towards these types of authors?

I had been waiting or such a long time for this book to be published. On a trip back to the UK I picked up a copy, it sounds fickle, but I prefer the UK hard back cover to the Canadian cover. After reading some of the information on Fforde's website, I was under the impression that this was an addition to the Thursday Next series, so I was a little disappointed when I found out it wasn't.

Never the less, I read the book and to be honest, I wasn't that impressed with it! As Fforde had created a whole new world and characters all plain their roles in society according to the colours that they can see. From the impression I got, this book was telling a story of how it doesn't matter where you are in society, you should all be equals. The book started out good, slowed down in the middle and became predictable towards the end. It almost seemed that Fforde had been put under pressure by his publishers and fans.
Don't this put you off though. If you are a Fforde fan, then it is an ok read. If you have never read Fforde before then don't start with this book, choose the Thursday Next series. I will not let this 'quickie' put me off, I shall continue to read Fforde books...