“A mighty achievement.” —Ocean Vuong

“Powerful . . . a bold debut that breaks new ground.” —Sunday Times

“Beautifully written… a story that needs to be told. 9/10” —Independent

“Immersive, creative and deeply emotional.” —Good Morning America

“A tender and rigorous debut from the new Didion of the Asian diaspora” —Kirkus Review

“A powerful story of courage, love and the unwavering hope of the human spirit.” — Marie-Claire

“Meticulously researched and beautifully imagined… a restless inquiry into the nature of loss, kinship and survival.” —Tash Aw

“More than testament, more than fiction. I am full of admiration.” —Jeet Thayil

“ Pin’s story is as relevant now as it ever was. You won’t get through this without your heart breaking.” —AnOther

“A poignant saga with its grieving, beating heart firmly in the right place, and heralds the arrival of an ambitious and promising new talent” —Sharlene Teo, Guardian

“Deeply moving and deeply generous.” —Yara Rodrigues Fowler

“A poetic, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant celebration of the human spirit... Stunning and unforgettable.” —Qian Julie Wang