In this dreamy tale of a Welsh state attempting to deal with the rigors of hibernation, Fforde manages to cram an impressive amount of action and intrigue into a rather mild mannered and sleepy welsh setting.

On one hand I listened to Early Riser at 1.25X speed as opposed to my usual 1.5X as it suited the narration better, yet it was by no means slow.

In Early Riser as opposed to Shades of Gray, the reason behind the rules governing this alternate UK are known, and I found that more satisfying.