“This is an introspective tragicomedy about depression, class and finding a mooring in life.” — People
“There’s a little of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Nick Carraway (of The Great Gatsby)...[and] Thornton Wilder...” — Down East Magazine
“Brian Groh beautifully crafts the coming-of-age story of a young man who is in between everything.” — Chicago Sun-Times
“…a haunting work…” — Cleveland Plain Dealer
“…funny and fast-paced…believable banter is definitely one of Groh’s strengths.” Grade: A — Cincinnati CityBeat
“[Groh] perfectly captures those first weeks of a romance.” — Cincinnati Enquirer LitChick Blog
“Summer People has all the makings of a great summer read.” — BlogCritics Magazine
“…perceptive debut… [A] beguiling tale full of wit and wisdom.” — Kirkus (starred review)
“Groh’s novel is strong…and Nathan’s character, like the lead in [Nick Hornby’s] High Fidelity, ultimately charms.” — Booklist
“SUMMER PEOPLE... [is] filled with characters who still go through my heart-- just a delight to read.” — Elizabeth Strout, bestselling author of AMY AND ISABEL and ABIDE WITH ME
“[A] fine and funny novel... ” — Owen King, author of WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER