Links to reviews on the Bloomsbury book page
‘…part of the magnificence of the novel is the way in which each of the 20 chapters can be read as a stand-alone piece… the center always holds.’ The Daily Beast
‘This beautiful, kaleidoscopic novel shows life as messy and complex yet illuminated by love’ People Magazine, US
‘beautifully written, original’ Philadelphia Inquirer
‘remarkable’ Michelle de Kretser in The Monthly
‘…word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, this book accelerates into brilliance’ Saturday Review, BBC Radio 4
‘Magnificent’ The Independent
‘transcendent’ Publishers Weekly starred review
‘gives the reader a total emotional intimacy… a daring experiment that comes off’ Malcolm Knox in the Melbourne Age (link to Sydney Morning Herald)
‘A work of great emotional depth… exceptional’ Overland Literary Journal
‘Savour every word’ Kill Your Darlings
‘Dot’s warmth and joy are what carry the reader through the story, but it’s the thoughtful exploration of notions of identity, selfhood and – yes! – the meaning of life and the meaning in a life that last well beyond the final page. The Forrests is a simply wonderful book.’ The Listener
‘funny, painful, and utterly mesmerising’ The Independent on Sunday
‘stylistically… exuberant… abounds in quotable lines’ North & South
‘A book of the year and then some’ The Lady
‘The Forrests would be an ideal book for a reading group; the sisters’ experience of sex, love, children, cancer, resentment against their parents and ageing are all beautifully done. Every word counts, but the novel is also a page-turner. Very highly recommended’ Readers Digest
‘There is heart to this novel… real, tangible soul’ fictionuncovered.co.uk
‘authentic and true and extremely poignant’ Tales From The Reading Room
‘Vividly human characters, gorgeous writing… full of surprises, twists, turns and moments of illumination, quiet but profound in its brilliance…’ Pickle Me This
‘This is one of those rare and precious books that made me want to pick up my pen and write.’ Paula Green in the NZ Herald
‘Nuanced, compelling and a treat for the mind, senses and emotions’ 5 stars, Australian Bookseller & Publisher magazine (PDF 1.5mb)