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Spans continents, decades, and generations…
deftly drawn, finely plotted
and lucidly written,
with touches of sensuality and lyricism and a keen attention to emotional truth.
- Kirkus
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A depth, a synthesis of human contentions, intellect, emotions, self-searching,
fully realised.
A work of the meaning of exile.
I hope this daring novel will be widely read!
- Nadine Gordimer
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Mesmerizing… Beautifully written.
I loved it.
- Douglas Rogers, author of The Last Resort
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Reads like a thriller
but the writing style is flowing and sophisticated.
about the consequences of people being caught up in historical upheavals...
This book has left a deep emotional crater in my psyche.
- Business Day
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Engrossing…
about the sacrifice one man makes contributing to a cause bigger than he is,
- Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish
and the causalities that happen off the battlefield.