“In an elegant feat of rhetorical and analytical skill, Kingwell uses philosophical and cultural observations to turn the tables on the Gould enigma.” – Toronto Star
“A rich, multi-faceted consideration of [Gould].” – Calgary Herald
“Kingwell’s biography is not just about Gould and his eccentricities, but about music and its vitality.” – London Free Press
“An outstanding contribution to Penguin’s series of studies of “extraordinary Canadians”…. The choice of Canadian superstar-philosopher Mark Kingwell to write this study of Gould is inspired…. [an] enthralling and intriguing book. – Canadian Association of Music Libraries Review
