Astonishing ... Luna, Phoenix, Queen brilliantly emphasizes the agony of isolation in its various forms, and the relief that can only come in telling a story for oneself.
Compelling ... Complex ... Line by line, left turn by left turn, insight by insight, Julie Orringer remains at the peak of her powers. We wait with anticipation to see what she tries next.
The women’s relationship is honest and nurturing, and Ms. Orringer portrays it with great sensitivity. Elsewhere, she is less generous. Barr comes off as a caricature of the 'great male narcissists' ... Yet the star of the book is not human at all, but an injured rescue dog, Luna, whom a few of the characters befriend ... Touching.
