Critical Praise

“Rarely does one encounter a novel as full of charm and heart as Sigal Samuel’s riveting THE MYSTICS OF MILE END.... A novel that takes up enormous questions --- about the very nature of existence --- with both profound intelligence and galloping humor. Before you crack open this book, be forewarned: You will fall in love.”

—Joanna Rakoff, MY SALINGER YEAR

“A remarkable debut where varying perspectives on faith, family and the search for meaning are explored by characters brought to life with a profound sense of empathy for what it means to be human.”

—Simon Van Booy, author of EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL BEGAN AFTER

“An absorbing tale of one family’s search for meaning, THE MYSTICS OF MILE END is a beautiful and at times heartbreaking read.”

—Anya Ulinich, author of LENA FINKLE'S MAGIC BARREL