An absorbing novel of war, friendship, love and redemption. Taking place on the Homefront of London and on Malta, the book gives readers a different sort of perspective and allows for a study of overlooked history.

"I cannot live without books."

"Where Sense is wanting, everything is wanting."

Such delicious fun but also makes you think. A good take for today's political climate.

Before he hopped on pop, or dined on green eggs and ham…

"Oh, there are many trees in this life. It does not matter too much which tree you choose, as long as you choose the right one."

Excellent! There are many metaphors in this richly layered story of survival: group think, blind faith, independence, disease. The hero at the heart of this tale is one gutsy pregnant woman.

A fresh perspective on the Vietnam War. Opens the window on what it was like for citizens of Saigon. It's ambiguous, suspenseful and full of turmoil.

The words dance on the page as the story unfolds. Historical fiction as literature. Lyrical and sublime.