Literature is claimed to be a mirror of the world,โ I said, โbut the Outlanders are fooling themselves. The BookWorld is as orderly as people in the RealWorld *hope* their own world to beโit isnโt a mirror, itโs an aspiration.
Jasper FfordeJourneys up the Metaphoric River are hugely enjoyable and highly recommended. Since every genre is nourished by its heady waters, a paddle steamer can take even the most walk-shy tourists to their chosen destination. As a bonus, there is traditionally at least one murder on board each trip--a "consideration" to the head steward will ensure that it is not you.
Jasper Fforde