“Duncan’s polished, merciless, and frequently hilarious prose supplies a trove of pleasures all its own.” — Publishers Weekly
“He is a major writer” — The Independent on Sunday
“An appallingly intelligent writer” — The Guardian
Superb…Perhaps this book will finally bring him the mainstream recognition he deserves. — Arena
‘Richly satisfying. Duncan manages to fuse racial and personal dislocation beautifully in this long, seductive narrative….A terrific yarn.’ — The Independent on Sunday
[A] sprawling, ambitious work…it loops back and forth through history with remarkable lucidity… ultimately very moving.’ — Alfred Hickling, The Guardian
“A vigorous roman à ghee, reminiscent at turns of Vikram Seth, Zadie Smith and Douglas Coupland.” — Kirkus Reviews
