“This lyrical family saga twinkles with bittersweet humanity . . . Bishop does a heavenly job.”

“Bishop’s stunningly crafted coming-of-age novel of yearning, devotion and choices . . . Brilliant.”.

“This latest from the talented Bishop brings stardust and domestic disillusionment to the bayous of Louisiana . . . A fine story of everyday sadness and otherworldly joys.” 

“A quiet, occasionally bittersweet novel about the differences between desire and disappointment, expectation and reality.”

“Equally sweet and sad . . . a look back at an indelible time in one family’s life together.”

“Hilarious and heart-wrenching, ethereal and earthy . . . A heavenly book.”

“Bishop’s one of our best, and this book’s a quiet marvel.”

“A vivid, immensely readable novel . . . deft, clear-eyed, and sensitive.”