Дело Джен, или Эйра немилосердия

The way Jasper Fforde immerses readers in the world of books and literary references is so fun, but I wonder if that love made some plot points feel more like inside jokes.

It adds such a unique flavor, blending humor and mystery. I'm curious whether the setting was influenced by specific literary eras or just a love for the 80s aesthetic.

The witty banter and clever references are delightful, but at times I wondered if it detracted from the suspense. Would a more serious tone have shifted the experience?