PositiveIrish Times (IRE)Makes for uneasy reading ... As the narrative plays out, it becomes clear that the climax the novel is chugging towards in fact came much earlier, and a distasteful but downplayed scene soon balloons into a traumatic event ... A distinct debut, unafraid to question the nature of desire, and van de Sandt’s portrayal of the unfolding of trauma is thoughtful, true to life and well woven into the novel’s structure.
