“Kuzhali Manickavel is one of my favourite writers, and a completely unique voice. This book is a must!”
– Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Central Station
“Absurd. Clever. Poignant. Irreverent in the best way.”
– Mahvesh Murad, Writer and Editor
“A strangely poignant tale of hauntings that cross the line between the real and the fantastic.”
– Suzan Palumbo, author of Countess
“wonderfully strange work of magical realism”
– Publishers Weekly
“You’ve never read anything quite like this before, and you must do so instantly.”
– Vajra Chandrasekera, author of The Saint of Bright Doors and Rakesfall
“Compendium is as fun – and funny – a book about the tragedy of growing up poor and a woman in India as you’re likely to read”
– Indrapramit Das, author of The Devourers and The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar
“This is an absolute must read as far as I’m concerned – prepare to be crushed and turned inside out, possibly simultaneously.”
– Bogi Takács, Hugo and Lambda award winning author, editor and critic
