A re-read in preparation for the long awaited release of Red Side Story (which was originally going to be titled Painting by Numbers). I had really enjoyed what I'd read of Fforde's work up to this point (when it was originally released), but this was the book that made me realize I had a new favourite living author. I think everything about this book is a godsdamned delight and I'm so grateful we'll be getting more in this world.