“Raybourn’s reliably skillful plot twists and nimble writing, along with dialogue that should have a warning label (about choking with laughter), make this one of the liveliest crime novels
“The themes of creativity, mentorship, and self-confidence are beautifully explored, and the graphic novel is filled with positive messages about the importance of persiste
“Engagingly narrated by Miss Maple, Cloud, Othello, Maude, Mopple, and the rest of the flock, Three Bags Full is humorous, mythical, philosophical, endearing, and in a magical way,
The uninhabited Ilas Desertas are desolate islands populated by a few rabbits and endangered monk seals, and they really exist, part of the Portuguese Madeira Archipelago, some miles off the Morocc
“The Undoing of Violet Claybourne is an expertly written, engaging narrative, a journey into that place and time in the 20th century and the psychology of social pressure that is w
“One Good Thing is a fast-paced, thrilling story of the survival of a Jewish woman and child on the run in Italy amidst the terror of the Nazi occupation.”
“Dirty Little War has moments that encourage quick reading and fast page turning, and pending violence at the hands of erratic and mercurial characters can keep you guessing about
“a tight plot woven with complicated moral questions faced by characters willing to confront their circumstances creates a novel that’s impossible to put down.”
Anyone who has read Mavis Gallant’s short stories in The New Yorker or elsewhere will immediately recognize her skill and style as a master storyteller and writer in this final collection
