Small Press Picks 5 star review: “This novel takes an unflinching look at the psychological effects of childhood trauma and of incarceration. But it’s so much more than that. It immerses us deeply in the world of the protagonist, a world of pain but also wonder, where at times there’s room for hope. The story is thoughtfully crafted, and the way it moves back and forth in time gives us a layered sense of both the protagonist’s past and his present state of mind. This is a gripping and powerful book.”