In a quiet story that takes place over only a few summer months, the Canadian author deftly converges doubt, infidelity and the fragility of family in a narrative that is both thrilling and relatable.
Prickly and compelling ... Within a few pages, Bea establishes herself as a powerfully drawn character. While the novel isn’t a propulsive narrative, readers will find themselves compelled to continue reading ... Every aspect of the novel feels true.
A little cynicism goes a long way; a lot of cynicism perhaps goes less far, and Mr. Gillmor’s continual invocations of 'existential hollowness' begin to seem reflexive and unexamined ... Intelligent but enervating.
