“Captivating…This off-kilter, elegant upending of the office novel sings.”
–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The book unspools with grace, humor, and perceptive depth.”
–Boston Globe
NPR, Best Books of 2020 / Newsweek, Must-Read Fall Books / Kirkus, Best Fiction of 2020
“Shimmering, remarkable…a triumph of a novel.” —NPR
“Cooney’s warm and hopeful novel is a salve for these times.” —Newsweek
Indie Next Selection, People Magazine People Pick, “New and Noteworthy,” USA Today
“A joyful romp and a thoughtful meditation…sends a powerful message.”
–Library Journal
“Feels like hopping in a time machine. If you like family sagas, highly recommended.”
–The Grand World of Books
“Encourages us to consider women’s work while offering a pleasurable read.”
–Necessary Fiction
“A war story with personality.”
–New York Post
“Triumphantly demonstrates the sustaining power of love, duty, family, and friendship.”
–Booklist
“A sharp-eyed novel of awakening…from a writer with style and heart.”
–O, The Oprah Magazine
“Oddly charming. A.”
–Entertainment Weekly
“Truly brings history to life.”
–Foreward Magazine
“Ingenious and effective…a finely crafted narrative.”
–Downeast Magazine
“A superbly crafted novel of two women who discover each other…Uniquely enthralling.”
–Library Bookwatch
“An affair sweetly rendered…their dizzy interior lives possess a whimsical charm.”
–Publishers Weekly
“A valentine to the transformative power of art.”
–Publishers Weekly
“Showcases the author’s talent for compelling tales and flawed but lovable characters.”
–Library Journal
“Ms. Cooney has a nice feel for the psychology of women.”
–New York Times Book Review
“Ingeniously plotted…A lively tale of self-empowerment.”
–Ms. Magazine
“An eloquent, often brilliant narrative.”
–New York Times Book Review
“Sure to be the cornerstone of a remarkable career.”
–Publishers Weekly