“Intelligent, lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining.” –The New York Times Book Review
“Clever, engaging and well-written. . . . A witty novel that offers romance, heartache and insightful psychological observations.” –Chicago Tribune
“Hugely entertaining. . . . Gough has created an unforgettable narrator in Juliet Taylor: Through her smart, sensitive gaze, ordinary events take on an almost epic quality.” –Vogue
“A dazzling defense of joy. . . . Gough is clearly in love with his characters. . . . [His] Ireland is a place you pine for, a place you can’t wait to visit. . . . Gough is like Roddy Doyle in an extremely good mood.” –The Washington Post Book World
