★ "This book is a sparkling gem."–Booklist (Starred Review)
"Defoe brings a light touch to this unique collection... The author's superior talent for vivid similes and punchy writing do justice to the tales of megalomaniacs and fools. This is perfect for fans of Atlas Obscura."–Publishers Weekly
"Both educational and entertaining, An Atlas of Extinct Countries is an irreverent look at the history of defunct nations and the larger-than-life personalities behind them."–ForeWord Reviews
"As fun and light-hearted as Defoe's writing seems on the surface, there's always a comment being made. Great fun."–The Independent
"Not just a recitation of nations that no longer exist, An Atlas of Extinct Countries is a very pointed and very funny critique of nation-states, borders, and the flawed men who make them....a timely cautionary history."–Lit Hub
"Defoe keeps things moving along and has a winning proclivity toward footnotes–where he does some of his best writing–and nonsensical asides."–Kirkus Reviews
"Equal parts satire and farce as if written by Monty Python, Defoe skewers everyone and everything in a laugh-out-loud performance."–Publisher's Weekly
"Very funny, very silly and highly original."–Esquire
"One of the biggest joys in my life this year, stuffed with witty one-liners and good-humored observations on the human condition."–Sacramento News & Review
"Throughout the book, Defoe manages to mix nonsensical jokes with subtle social commentary... Equal parts witty and absurd, it will put a smile on the face of even the stiffest reader."–Memphis Flyer
"Not just a recitation of nations that no longer exist, An Atlas of Extinct Countries is a very pointed and very funny critique of nation-states, borders, and the flawed men who make them....a timely cautionary history."–Lesley Rains, City of Asylum Bookstore (Pittsburgh, PA)
"Defoe brings a light touch to this unique collection [...] The author's superior talent for vivid similes and punchy writing do justice to the tales of megalomaniacs and fools. This is perfect for fans of Atlas Obscura."–Publisher's Weekly
