Deeply involving . . . rich, shimmering, sensuous -- Jennifer Egan, author of A Visit From the Goon Squad
Stark and beautiful . . . luminous . . . Heartbreaking, full of compassion . . . I haven't read anything this good in a long time -- Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
A heartfelt tale of brutal parental love . . . one of the most convincing portraits of a mother-daughter bond that I have read . . . generous, humane * The Times *
Sensitively imagined and perceptively told . . . affecting and rewarding * Daily Mail *
Moving and startling . . . a true, and rare, accomplishment -- Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours
Riveting . . . it kept me turning pages in the wee hours. One of the best books I've read in years - destined to become a classic. -- Mary Karr, author of The Liars' Club
Saunders skillfully illuminates how time heals certain wounds while deepening others, and her depiction of aging is viscerally affecting . . . The Distance Home becomes a mediation of the violence of American ambition - and a powerful call for self-examination * New York Times *
Smart and empathetic, highlighting how prejudice can make us forget about love * Elle Magazine *
Evocative, moving and deeply immersive . . . There is an undeniable beauty to this epic portrayal of the complex and intimate nature of human relationships - well worth a read * Woman & Home *
Superb * Irish Times *
Slow-burning and contemplative . . . the emotional stakes are nevertheless high . . . exquisitely rendered by Saunders in long, perfect sentences * Daily Telegraph *
Incredibly assured * Observer *
Bracing and beautiful . . . it will break your heart and open it up -- Maile Meloy, author of Do Not Become Alarmed
Beautiful, tender . . . fans of Elizabeth Strout will love it * Prima Magazine *
An exquisite, searing portrait of family . . . The Distance Home will leave readers eager for more from this extraordinarily talented writer * Booklist (starred review) *
Penetrating and insightful * Publishers Weekly *
The author's compassion for her characters shines through in this honest story * Library Journal *
Honest, and true . . . this soul-searching first novel offers everywhere that most mysterious and essential of artistic achievements: heart. -- Douglas Unger, author of Leaving the Land and Voices from Silence
Extraordinary . . . beautiful, evocative . . . The Distance Home is heart-breaking and full of compassion -- Dana Spiotta, author of Innocents and Others
A tender book * Independent i *
Beautifully written, atmospheric and emotionally powerful * Northern Echo *
