‘A work of unflinching emotional scrutiny and uncommon artistry, it elevates the modern American novel to new and exhilarating heights.’

‘Generous to a fault, and still balancing passion and caution with winning ease, Penman, you suspect, could find illuminating angles of inquiry in a crate of unexposed film.’

‘Cold Fish Soup is like nothing else you will read this year: a lyrical and courageous exercise in uncovering one’s own personal history’