Ward Morehouse, New York
A superb piece of fiction in its own right, whilst at the same time it carries a profoundly important and timely political message. The themes of the story are universal.

Emma Pearson, London
Stunningly beautiful and moving, depressing and uplifting at the same time, and also, exciting – a wonderful combination.

Elizabeth Nussbaum, London
I felt a different person after reading it. There are so many things that I could say about it, at different levels. About its structure –so beautifully crafted; about its sadness and humanity; its insight into a world that just doesn’t exist for most people here. There is a richness about it – ironical, given the condition of your characters, but I mean it – the reader is enriched.

Mark Littlewood, Kent
I was bowled over by the quality of your writing. There is a complete lack of false sentimentality in your writing. Many times I gasped out loud at your insight into something I had previously known but not consciously expressed. I remain uplifted and grateful.

Jonna Petersen, Copenhagen
I have felt that you spoke everything through my mouth, and I have never experienced a book doing that before. Thank you for what I have learnt, the style of writing, the pleasures of the story, and not least for the compassion.

Susanna Pressl, Oxford
I’ve just finished reading your book – I can’t remember when I last go through so many tissues. I thought it was very, very good on lots of different levels: the question of how to be active politically, the war, the family relationships, the sexual relationships, the feeling of belonging to a community, the poetry and the pervasive theme of exile. I was extremely moved and impressed by the way you write about life and death and so many other important themes.

Ben Rose, London
A fabulous piece of writing, compassionate, human, erotic and full of love.

Margaret Sahin, Oxfordshire
I became totally immersed in the characters and the struggles they face so that hearing the news concerning Somalia makes me feel as though I personally know those involved. The poetry was lovely, the characters sympathetic and very believable. It is a magnificently powerful book.

Tzeggai Yohannes, London
I am enormously impressed by your book – its resourcefulness, creativity and insight. To write a book as lively as this – with a powerful and detailed message – asks a lot of courage, mental strength, commitment - and above all the wisdom to understand and reflect the heartbeat of the disadvantaged.

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