"One of the great short story writers of our time–of any time." –
The Philadelphia Inquirer "One of the true contemporary masters." –
The New York Review of Books "[Carver's stories] can...be counted among the masterpieces of American fiction." –
The New York Times Book Review "[These stories] overflow with the danger, excitement, mystery and possibility of life.... Carver is a writer of astonishing compassion and honesty, his eye set on describing and revealing the world as he sees it. His eye is so clear, it almost breaks your heart." –
The Washington Post Book World