PositiveThe Christian Science MonitorAt times, Hawke’s characters sound like they’re from B movies – a bit over the top. But elsewhere his writing evokes both the beauty and tawdriness of New York ... A Bright Ray of Darkness is an engaging book for those who love theater and Shakespeare. Harding’s journey may not be a unique one – he learns the unsurprising human lessons that celebrity is fleeting and human connections are enduring – but Hawke makes it fun to go on the ride with him.
Tom Vanderbilt
PositiveThe Christian Science Monitor...he describes frankly (and humorously) the embarrassment that comes with repeated failures as well as quiet triumphs ... He didn’t win any prizes or break new ground – nor was that the intention. He gained \'modest competency\' ... Perhaps he will encourage you to spend 2021 finding delight in honing new or forgotten skills.
