A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination -- BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH Haig's wise and moving novel is both a mystery and a love story . . . Perhaps its greatest gift lies in showing us that it is possible to dismantle the boundaries we have built, grasp the connections previously hidden, and appreciate life in all its richness -- JOANNA CANNON * * Guardian * * Stunning. It's not only exquisitely written but has so much magic woven through it -- FEARNE COTTON Haig's writing is as assured and appetising as ever * * Independent * * An odyssey of action and awe . . . a humble and genuinely lovely concept * * New York Times * * Okay, folks, buckle up. Matt Haig, the wonder, is back -- LEMN SISSAY Weird and fantastical and lush and magical at once -- HOLLIE McNISH I just meant to glance at this book, but it seized me and wouldn't let me go. Fabulous -- JOANNA LUMLEY Wise, thought-provoking and great on finding connections in unlikely places . . . The descriptions of the Spanish island are so lush and evocative . . . Wonderful * * Daily Mail * * Wondrous . . . [ a] fantastical exploration of grief, forgiveness and second chances * * TIME * *
