‘Full of subtly menacing tensions and sharp psychological insights, told in lean, sparsely ornamented style. This one is a must for the discerning reader.’ - Kirkus
‘Long established in Japan, [Togawa’s] books have benefited from sensitive translation to enjoy a well-deserved second life.’ — Daily Mail
‘The PD James of Japan.’ - Times Literary Supplement
‘There’s a great and distinct timbre to this book … it certainly has the cleverness ultimately to keep a genre reader really satisfied.’ — The Bookbag
“Even when you think you know just where the book is headed… you don’t… Thoroughly enjoyable.” — David’s Book World
