“A wry and tender love letter to the best of being human.” - Benedict Cumberbatch
“A keen-eyed observer of contemporary life.” - The New York Times
“Haig writes exquisitely from the perspective of the heart-sore outsider, but at their most moving his novels reveal the unbearable beauty of ordinary life.” - The Guardian
“Haig is one of the most important writers of our time.” - Dolly Alderton, author of Good Material
“Haig’s magnificent latest. . . In [his] sure hands, magic comes to breathtaking life.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The king of empathy.” - Jameela Jamil, actress and host of I Weigh
“Matt Haig is astounding.” - Stephen Fry, actor and comedian
"Wise, thought-provoking and great on finding connections in unlikely places . . . The descriptions of the Spanish island are so lush and evocative . . . Wonderful." - Daily Mail (UK)
“In a world that seems to be getting more unstable by the moment, Haig’s novels are a steady ship in rough seas. . . the author’s insistence on the power of connection to change lives comes through loud and clear.” - Kirkus Reviews
"[A] fantastical exploration of grief, forgiveness, and second chances." - TIME, most anticipated books of Fall
"[A] wonderful book about climate change, aging, and recovering from guilt." - Book Riot, most anticipated books of Fall
"Haig’s writing is as assured and appetising as ever." - Independent
"A voyage of self-discovery and what it means to be human." - Mail on Sunday
"There's a magnificence to Grace's second act, a whizzing euphoria that feels contagious. I wanted to spend time with her. . . [leaves] the reader, like Grace, contemplating the beauty of the little things." - i News
"He’s an expert at penning heartwarming, uplifting tales. This is another." - AARP, fall books preview
“Grace’s realization that everything on Earth is worthy of admiration and preservation is a message the whole world can get behind.” - Associated Press
“Readers can be excited about another deeply human story that reaches in and tugs at your heartstrings, beckoning you to believe in what’s good and offering permission to love the parts of yourself you wish you could change, as Haig appears to strive to do himself.” - SheReads
“Matt Haig’s latest novel is a remarkable heroine’s journey, exploring the boundaries of forgiveness, grief, joy, and what it means to be human in a universe where we’re not alone. I adored it.” - J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest
“I just meant to glance at this book, but it seized me and wouldn’t let me go. Fabulous.” - Joanna Lumley
“An instantly engrossing, page-turning delight. . . .well worth reading for anyone who wants a hopeful, warm, very human journey that crackles with magic.” - BookPage
