'A masterwork... so urgent, so incredibly alive... A searing and beautiful example of storytelling's infinite importance'
- Donal Ryan
'Gripping, compelling and utterly brilliant. O'Connor's gift for exquisite language shines through'
- Liz Nugent
'I was utterly engrossed from start to finish. The writing hums with energy. Such a gloriously vivid depiction of a Rome that is both familiar and altogether strange. And a powerful story of ordinary humans showing extraordinary bravery and tenacity. Bravo!'
- Danielle McLaughlin
'Riveting, immersive, synesthetic, linguistically dazzling, funny and dark, this novel is blessed with a kind of magical grace. Sprezzatura springs from every page.'
- Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, SMF Bookclub
'Joseph O'Connor is a very great artist and storyteller'
- Sebastian Barry