So well-trodden are narratives about space, hubris, and human ambition that one hardly expects to be surprised or delighted by yet another addition to the genre. But Cecile Pin’s modest yet deeply ambitious sophomore novel, Celestial Lights, somehow stands apart, weaving a tale as luminous as its title suggests.
A story that is both touching and tragic ... An entertaining space odyssey but also encourages introspection ... Readers will enjoy Celestial Lights for an emotionally captivating story as well as exceptional writing. Cecile Pin uses descriptive sentences, analogies and symbols to engage the reader ... Will take readers on an emotional roller coaster, but you’ll enjoy every minute of the ride.
A triumph and the type of book that sits in your mind long after the final page ... Brilliant ... Sumptuous prose and characterisation that is layered and pulls you right in. This confirmed Pin as a must-read author.
