Publishers Weekly "Brutal yet beautiful abuse. . . This disturbing, impressive novel introduces an urgent and powerful new voice."
Kirkus "A
disturbing, often compelling first novel... Newcomer Bell creates an
engaging and sympathetic character while skillfully exploring the
nature of obsession and human need: a graphically violent but
impressive debut."
Library Journal "unflinching first novel... will capture adventuresome readers with its gritty, vividly rendered prose."
The 800-page manuscript was purchased this past Friday by Simon & Schuster editor in chief Michael Korda wit a six-figure preemptive bid. Variety May 5, 1999.
