A work of genius. The American Dream burnt by the anomie that is its by-product for those that dont sign up. I simply had to stop periodically to absorb the magnitude of the prose and meaning.

One of the greatest books ever written. Having visited Salinas, Monterrey etc you can just feel Steinbeck around you as much as the places inhabit his work. Truly fabulous.

Monumental work of historical fiction that educates, intrigues and delights in equal measure. Michener has serious contender for his genre crown.

Roth reaches a broader audience with this astonishing tale of what might have been. It is notable for its narrative perspective, Roth as a child, Politics, race, violence and salvation.

Truly epic masterpiece of character, place and historical sub-text.

Quite simply a fabulous book. Never mind Wilde's symbolism the story and sense of place is brilliant.

Characters come alive and help the feelings of witnessing the transition of one tradition for another

Beautiful, evocative, detailed story of painful themes and overlooked consequences for immigrant American society

Danish delight. Smila is so real the feeling for a sub-culture so fresh and an excellent story too

Quite simply the most disturbing evocation of societal sickness made flesh; as sharp as a scapel

Absolute genre classic, sharpest gothic horror

Oedipal impulses, gritty frank journey of self realisation

Solidarity of the ordinary man and the shining quality of one who believes 'ordinary folk' have a voice