PositiveLibrary Journal[An] engaging work of magic realism ... Embracing the undercurrent of fantasy in Everton, readers will contemplate how easy it is to write someone off as unredeemable or unhinged when maybe their brain works in a way most do not understand.
Leone Ross
RaveLibrary JournalThe language of Popisho is a feast itself—richly descriptive, earthy, colorful, and unrestrained ... avier might be the main course of this tale, but there are many components here, including the role and power of women, broken government, poverty, prejudice, and judgment, all richly blended in an unforgettable work of magical realism by Ross.
Rumaan Alam
RaveLibrary Journal... so clever and so subtle that it draws readers into a false sense of security and understanding ... Initially, the book seems to be about a modern marriage and family, priorities and choices, and how one measures success in the 21st century, and it is. But it is also much more ... Alam’s writing palpably captures their uneasiness, vulnerability, and fear for their children, with the narrative at turns riveting and disconcerting but in the best way. Readers are given clues to events in the outside world even as the characters remain unaware, but much is left unexplained, leaving the disquiet to linger long after the finish ... Highly recommended and perfectly timed for today’s uncertain world.
Ron Rash
PositiveLibrary JournalAt turns dark, craggy, and heart-wrenching, Rash’s writing is never easy, but it is also lovely, moving, and rich in history and culture, just like the Appalachian region it so beautifully captures. Highly recommended for both those just discovering Rash and for returning readers.
