“. . . will reward a patient, reflective reader.”
“. . . a parable for modernized, globalized, restless identity.”
Beggar’s Feast, by its title alone, introduces a wry tone.
“Mr. Lodge writes beautifully . . . irresistible . . .”
“The writing is all too coy, too precious, too studied . . . Still, there is talent here, undeniable talent . . .”
“. . . fiendishly funny. . . . Dante himself would probably applaud.”
“. . . the life Mr. Schlink assiduously documents brims with hope.”
“. . . [a] febrile but readable novel . . .”
“. . . filled with wonderfully zany characters Agatha Christie would have killed for.”
“. . . a work that is rich in the details of the artist’s outer and inner life . . .”
“. . . heroic yet ethically complex characters and a simple plot.”
“. . . recommended to Mr. Kiš’ admirers as well as to all readers of Eastern European literature in translation and of short form fiction.”
“. . . a series of entertaining, even endearing characters . . . make this a worthy read.”
Lies, lust, and betrayal form the backbone of this Southern story.
“. . . on the shortlist of the best graphic novels of 2012 . . .”
“. . . storytelling for the pure pleasure of storytelling.”
“. . . luscious prose filled with richness, depth, and meaning. Each bite satiates . . .”
“Mr. Sanders is an author born . . . what stories he will tell.”
“Little is conjured, nothing much is shown.”
“. . . [a] hugely intelligent and moving debut novel.”
“Ms. Joyce is blessed with a sharp eye for detail . . . she carefully unfolds Harold’s inner journey as his hardened emotional shell begins to crack.”
“. . . recommended to anyone . . .
“Mark Haddon is a talented novelist who knows how to create sympathetic, fallible, fumbling, well meaning, real characters . . .”
“These stories torment readers with the possibilities and unfulfilled potential . . .”
“A splendid and sometimes startling read.”
“. . . an engaging, rewarding, and sometimes lyrical search for a lost time.”
