“A novel of finely articulated tragic power. . . . Little short of a work of genius.” –The New York Times Book Review
“Memorable. . . . Profound in its vision of humanity, of religion, and of art.”–The Wall Street Journal
“Such a feeling of freshness, of something brand-new. . . . Attention-holding and ultimately moving.” –The New York Times
“Engrossing and illuminating.” –Miami Herald
