Publisher Review

The literary find of the year - Annie Proulx; 'Exploring sin, guilt and atonement, this dazzling study of displaced lives has the universalising succinctness, moral complexity and ironic force of the greatest novellas. Disaster looms in the seed of every phrase-and yet its tone is neutral, distanced, and the dark narrative is spellbinding.' The Guardian; 'Karnezis' story stirs the emotion, the anger and sadness, and empathy for refugees. He has a way of telling a story that feels grounded and flighty at the same time, not exactly surreal but just a little bit off kilter, both entertaining and hard hitting. Melancholic, loaded with pathos this is a gripping read, perhaps it is also an important one.' NB Magazine, 4/4 stars; 'Visceral, heartbreaking stuff... realistic and thoughtful.' The Observer