Critical Praise

"With intelligence and empathy--and drawing on rich veins of irony--Hamilton tells the story of Walter's search to define his talents--at once surprising and redemptive. "

———The New York Times Book Review

"Hamilton's third novel and arguably her best, for it matches its range of emotion with a technical precision both masterful and haunting--Hamilton has eased time and memory throughout her novel with the expert abandon of a dancer in full pirouette. "

———Boston Globe

"[Hamilton] can make real life riveting--There can be no better recommendation for a novelist. "

———Denver Post

"Subtle, moving, and utterly convincing. "

———Newsweek

"Lovely in its appreciation of the resilience of family--Hamilton's plainsong to American endurance still lifts the heart. "

———Entertainment Weekly

"Irresistible...As [Hamilton] evokes the powerful grip of love, both young and mature, cruel and ecstatic, she reaffirms life. "

———People