“Bausch’s engagingly deranged characters hold our attention . . . in one of his more interesting and readable longer fictions.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Beautifully told. ... Bausch supplies plenty to go around, just as one would wish on any Thanksgiving night. ” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“It’s a subtle, slyly accomplished feat, and Bausch brings his disparate storylines together in a powerfully moving finale.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Kooky relatives, drunken antics, and near-death experiences are fodder enough for three tomes. For this, we are thankful.” — Entertainment Weekly
“Bracing, unapologetically old-fashioned. Bausch’s novel is also filled with sudden displays of emotion.” — New York Times Book Review
“(A) satisfying feast of a book that feels authentic and wise.” — Washington Post Book World
