From the Publisher
"As a poet, [Johanna
Skibsrud] knows how to pare a story down to its essence and infuse every thread
with meaning. . . . The tale is so true and poignant that, as in the moment
when the narrator flew over the water, readers, too, will want to stay there
‘as long as possible.’"— Dallas Morning News
"An intricate story about the crushing power of experience.
. . . Skibsrud’s assured prose and graceful wordplay elevate this delicately structured story of redemption and forgiveness."— starred review Publishers Weekly
"A slim debut novel
graced by inventive language and a haunting atmosphere. . . . The melancholy
mood and restrained language of the story settles deep into a reader’s consciousness."— NPR
