WINNER OF THE PEN OAKLAND/JOSEPHINE MILES LITERARY AWARD
"Wickedly funny.... Whitehead is making a strong case for a new name of his own: that of the best of the new generation of American novelists." –
The Boston Globe "Breathtaking.... It's pure joy to read writing like this.... On almost every page there is a sentence to dazzle and delight." –
San Francisco Chronicle "A brilliant, witty, and subtle novel, written in a most engaging style, with tremendous aptness of language and command of plot." –
The New York Review of Books "Terrific.... Inspired.... Engaging, exuding energy.... Will have you nodding in wonder." –
The Miami Herald "Dazzling.... Gorgeous, expertly crafted sentences.... An eloquent novel about racial identity in America." –
Newsweek "Brilliant.... Exhilarating.... What keeps you reading this critique of language is its language, and our perverse delight in the ingenious abuse of words." –
The New York Times