Early Riser (Fforde) - Book Reviews

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Fans of Jasper Fforde's unique blend of comic dystopia and quirky British cosiness will not be disappointed with his first novel in six years, Early Riser.… Hilarious.
Guardian (UK)


Addictively propulsive.
Times (UK)
 

[Early Riser is] worth the wait.… There are many laughs and wry smiles to be had from this genre-merging writing—a mad, clever, mix of fantasy, satire, parody and thriller. Well worth staying awake for.
Oxford Mail (UK)


If a cross between the monstrous winter of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire series and dream-heist film Inception sounds appealing then British author Jasper Fforde’s standalone novel Early Riser is for you.… Fforde is wildly innovative in his world-building.… The novel builds to a thrilling climax that is worth staying up for.
Straits Times (UK)
 

[Jasper Fforde] is one of our great comic writers, a man of seemingly boundless imagination.
Scotsman (UK)
 

Endlessly imaginative and distinctively quirky, this is entertaining fun.
Mail on Sunday (UK)


[A] richly detailed, dystopic novel…. Charlie’s confused but determined mundanity is a relatable anchor in this wild winter world, leavened by Fforde’s surrealistic humor. Douglas Adams fans will enjoy the vibe.
Publishers Weekly


A wonderfully weird dystopian thriller.… As precisely built as an ice sculpture, Fforde's wintry nightmare glistens with mystery and menace. Though the zombie apocalypse elements spin a darker tale… plenty of pure Ffordian humor pops up.
ShelfAwareness


(Starred review) Readers familiar with Fforde's gleefully pun-heavy world building will relish this standalone novel, confident that everything will work out in the end for the underdog.
Booklist


[A] madcap adventure…. Charlie's journey… is so absorbing, and Fforde's wit so sharp, the reveal that the narrative is also a commentary on capitalism comes across as a brilliant twist.… [A] wonderful tale…. Whip-smart, tremendous fun, and an utter delight from start to finish.
Kirkus Reviews