“Powerful . . . wistful and gracefully shadowed . . . The author has a keen eye and ear; his language is full of sparkling poetry and images.” —Scott Veale, The New York Times Book Review

“Positively vibrates . . . consistently engaging . . . remarkably beautiful.” —Peggy O'Brien, The Boston Sunday Globe

“McCann . . . has unusual control over his material . . . McCann's take on the New World is fresh and often amusing, but what we remember most is the poignancy.” —Michael Harris, Los Angeles Times Book Review

“An arresting new voice from out of Ireland, at once deep and dazzling.” —Edna O'Brien